Confirmation

Preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation. By the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.” — Catechism of the Catholic Church,
§1285

We are excited to accompany our youth on their journey toward Confirmation, a powerful sacrament that deepens their relationship with Christ and the Church.

In our Archdiocese, Archbishop Etienne has opened the Sacrament of Confirmation to students in 7th grade and older. We warmly welcome all baptized youth of Saint Mark Parish to join this year’s preparation program.

Sponsor Requirements

Confirmation sponsors play a vital role in the faith journey of the candidate. A sponsor must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Be baptized, confirmed, and have received First Holy Communion & Reconciliation
• Be a practicing Catholic who lives a life of faith
• Not be the parent of the candidate
• Not be under any canonical penalty (ex. Not married outside of the church)

All sponsors are asked to complete a short sponsor interview with Fr. Ross (or their parish priest). You can view the form to be used here.

Ready to Begin?

To register your child(ren) for Confirmation preparation, simply join the Confirmation preparation group using the link below. We’re honored to walk this sacred path with your family!