The Sacrament of Confirmation St Michael the Archangel

The Sacrament of Confirmation St. Michael the Archangel Parish Pittsburgh, PA

Pentecost When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. –Acts

Confirmation In Confirmation, we receive the same Holy Spirit that descended upon the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Pentecost. God holds nothing back from Us.

Confirmation IS NOT!

Confirmation IS NOT! A Graduation from Religious Education

Confirmation IS NOT! Becoming an Independent Catholic, where the newly confirmed get to decide if they will continue practicing the faith

Confirmation IS NOT! A Rite of Passage into “Adult” Catholicism

Confirmation IS NOT! The First time we receive the Holy Spirit

Confirmation IS A Sacrament of Initiation Baptism Confirmation Holy Eucharist

Confirmation IS An Increase and deepening of the grace that we receive in baptism. an increase in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Confirmation IS Where God Confirms the good work that He has already begun in us at Baptism. It is a Completion and Perfection of the Grace Received in Baptism

Confirmation IS A Sacrament that bestows special graces that enable us to spread and defend the faith as a true witness to Christ Confirmation imprints us with an indelible Mark

A New Name When God calls someone to a special mission and purpose, he bestows a new name Abram Jacob Simon Karol Joseph Jorge Mario -------------------------- Abraham Israel Peter John Paul Benedict Francis

Choosing a Confirmation Name Choose the name of a Patron Saint Someone to imitate Someone to look up to Someone to pray for you

Choosing a Confirmation Sponsor A sponsor is someone to pray for you and guide you in the Catholic Faith A practicing Catholic – someone who attends Mass and strives for holiness He or she must be at least 16 and have received all of their Sacraments of initiation He or she must live a lifestyle in accord with the Catholic Faith … If married, they are married in the Catholic Church. If Single, they are not cohabitating

CCD STUDENTS… Chosen: Confirmation Class

Catholic School Students… Follow The curriculum of your catholic school

Service begins at Home …. Choose at least one Activity to help around the house Choose at least one activity of service for a neighbor or someone in need

Before Confirmation One must be in the State of Grace to receive Confirmation It is important that the Confirmation Candidate receive the Sacrament of Penance prior to Confirmation

For Confirmation One must: be in the State of Grace Profess and Believe in the One True Catholic Faith Have a Desire to Receive the Sacrament Be Ready to Fully commit to Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ

Minister of Confirmation The Bishop is the Ordinary Minister of Confirmation Because of COVID, Bishop Zubik has granted Pastors of Parishes the Faculties to Minister the Sacrament of Confirmation Fr. Brian Welding will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation Dates Monday, May 24 th 5: 30 PM St. Bernard 7: 30 PM St. Bernard Wednesday, May 26 th 5: 30 PM St. Bernard 7: 30 PM Our Lady of Grace

FORMS Info form & Sponsor Eligibility form Due by March 25 th

Sign Up for Confirmation Dates Begins on Saturday, March 27 th at Noon Info form and Sponsor eligibility form must be received prior to signing up for a Confirmation Date

Saint Name and Sponsor Interview Saint Name Research and Sponsor interview Due by April 23 rd

Confession Times It is requested that you Bring your child to the Sacrament of Penance a week or two prior to their confirmation: Thursday, May 13 - 4: 00 - 5: 00 PM St. Bernard 7: 00 – 7: 30 PM St. Bernard Saturday, May 15 - 8: 30 – 9: 00 AM St. Bernard 2: 45 – 3: 45 PM Our Lady of grace (outdoors) Thursday, May 20 - 4: 00 - 5: 00 PM St. Bernard 7: 00 – 7: 30 PM St. Bernard Saturday, May 22 - 8: 30 – 9: 00 AM St. Bernard 2: 45 – 3: 45 PM Our Lady of grace (outdoors) You may also go to any catholic parish for the sacrament of penance

Holy Spirit Novena Like the Apostles Did, Following Ascension Thursday, the Church prepares for Pentecost by Praying a Novena for the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit for nine Days. Friday, May 14 th – Saturday, May 22 nd Pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit with your Child

After Confirmation St. Michael the Archangel Youth Ministry

Questions? All forms and info online at smapgh. org/confirmation-2021