The Sacrament of Confirmation is usually administered by the bishop. At the beginning of the ceremony there is a general imposition of hands, the bishop is in the meantime praying that the Holy Spirit may come down upon those who have already been regenerated: "send forth upon them thy sevenfold Spirit the Holy Paraclete."

He then anoints the forehead of each with chrism saying: "I sign thee with the sign of the cross and confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost." Finally, he gives each a slight blow on the cheek saying: "peace be with thee." A prayer is added that the Holy Spirit may dwell in the hearts of those who have been confirmed, and the rite closes with the bishop's blessing.

For Religious Ed Children's Confirmation info go to Rel Ed Programs

For Order of Christian Initiation for Adults info go to OCIA Info

If you need a Confirmation Sponsor Form, bring it to the rectory to be signed and sealed   Sponsor Form