7 Things To Do Before Your Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

  Sunday, May 8, 2022

Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation at the
Catherdral of Immaculate Conception
125 Eagle Street, Albany, NY

Congratulations to our Confirmandi!

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a gift, and one must be open to receive it. A joyful time, when as one of the three Sacraments of Initiation it “perfects baptismal grace” joining us more firmly into Christ. The gifts of the Holy Spirit help us live more fully as disciples of Jesus Christ, strengthening our bond with the mission of Christ.   

Confirmation Preparation     

• received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist,
• minimally be in Grade 10 or 15 years old,
• participated in a faith formation program for at least 1.5 years prior to Confirmation preparation,
• participated in at least 30 H.O.P.E hours (scroll down for H.O.P.E opportunities) and
• be willing to participate fully in the preparation for Confirmation.

For Frequently Asked Questions about Confirmation click here 

Confirmation Instructions

Candidate: Have you filled out the Confirmation registration form?Confirmation Registration Form Click Here

       
Sponsor: Sponsors must be Catholic, Confirmed and ready, and willing to help you make your Confirmation! Please have your Sponsor complete the Sponsor Form. Sponsor Form click here

Prayer: Continue to participate in our Parish prayer opportunities.
Talk with your sponsor about your prayer life.

Watch " 7 things to do before Confirmation' video. Link is in the right-hand column

Reconciliation--God loves You! Reconciliation is always offered 4:00 PM on Saturdays at St. Thomas. Please use the Examination of Conscience for Teens guide to help you experience the Grace and Peace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Remember

“ Christ has no hands on Earth now but yours. With gentleness and strength may your hands bring healing and comfort. In good times and in bad, may you always remember to hold them in prayer”.   Joshua 1:9

Have you answered the Retreat Candidate Survey?
Confirmation Retreat
Candidate Survey
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Help.Others. Pray. Encourage
      There are many opportunities within our Parish to follow your Baptismal call to perform acts of
kindness and support.

Please consider how you can be
an active member of our church.
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