8th Grade Confirmation Preparation
“When we receive him in our hearts, Christ makes himself present and takes shape in our lives.”
Pope Francis
Sacrament of Confirmation
April 21, 2027
Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
7:00 pm
WHY CONFIRMATION?
The Sacrament of Confirmation is a milestone moment Jesus established for us to receive.
The Sacrament of Confirmation anchors us more solidly in the Catholic Faith and better prepares us for our adventure that is God’s gift of life.
As the third and final Sacrament of Initiation (together with Baptism and Eucharist), the recipient of Confirmation is equipped by grace – God’s power – to begin a more meaningful and impactful walk with Christ Jesus as a member of His Church.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
“By the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence, they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (CCC, 1285).
CHOSING A CONFIRMATION SAINT
At Confirmation, we select the name of a SAINT – a friend of God – who inspires us and whose personal qualities we want to imitate.
TIP! The name must be the name of a saint who has been canonized by the Catholic
Church or from the Bible.
TIP! Check out this list: https://lifeteen.com/biggest-best-list-confirmation-saints-guys-girls
* Choose well for the saint selected accompanies us through life!
CHOSING A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR
At Confirmation, we select a SPONSOR who is meant to provide strong Christian support and encouragement. Only one (1) sponsor is selected and it may be a man or a woman. The sponsor accepts the life-long commitment to help their candidate grow in understanding and practice of the Catholic Faith.
Sponsor Requirements
a) is at least 16 years old
b) has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)
c) is not a parent of the one to be confirmed.
Classes Start September 20, 2026
2026 Sessions
September 20
October 11
October 18
November 8
November 15
December 13
2027 Sessions
January 10
January 17
February 14
February 21
March 14
March 21
April 11
April 18
For more information contact the Parish Office at
(419) 475-4348