Sacraments Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation in which the candidate, sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, enters more deeply into the life of the Body of Christ, the Church. Strengthened by Spirit, the confirmed are called to live more fully their Baptismal call to witness to and share Jesus' mission of love with the world.

Preparation for Confirmation is part of the School of Religious Education at the Church of the Immaculate Conception offers the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates have been been involved in remote preparation through religious education and, most importantly, through their families’ faith life.

Immediate preparation for the sacrament takes place in special sessions. These sessions are separate from religious education in the parish or Catholic school where the candidate must also enroll. Preparation includes catechesis about the sacrament and related topics, work with a sponsor and a retreat. Other activities will help the candidate to understand it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Complete information concerning the program will be given at the first preparation session for prospective candidates and their sponsors.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 7PM. Parent-Candidate Orientation Meeting will take place on October 12, 2008 immediately following the 5:30PM Mass in the Church.

For additional information contact Glenda Sorteberg at 410-427-4726 or GSorteberg@theimmaculate.org.

Confirmation for Adults

Those Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist but who have not been confirmed are invited to join in a preparation process. Please refer to the information concerning the The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Sacraments