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CONFIRMATION

​The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God's grace' 

This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism. 

THE CHURCH TEACHES: 
Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.
The Seven Sacraments
1. Baptism
2. Penance/Reconciliation 
3. Eucharist 
4. Confirmation 
5. Matrimony 
6. Holy Orders 
7. Anointing of the Sick
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  • Diocese
  • our parish
    • Map & Directions
    • Church History
    • Parish Staff
    • Parish Councils
    • Parish Committees
    • Development Office
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  • SACRAMENTS
    • Religious Education
    • Funeral
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • MINISTRY
    • Catechumenate/RCIA
    • Knight of Columbus
    • Men's Club
    • Vocations
    • St. Vincent de Paul Society
    • Youth Group
    • Other Services
  • OLF School
  • Community
    • Filipino
    • Nuestra Parroquia
    • Cộng Đoàn Việt Nam
  • Contacts
    • Parish Contacts
    • Information Update
    • Priest Visitation Request
    • Join Our Parish