The Sacrament of Confirmation confers special graces of the Holy Spirit upon the person being confirmed, just as such graces were granted to the Apostles on Pentecost. Like Baptism, therefore, it can only be performed once, and Confirmation increases and deepens all of the graces granted at Baptism. 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists five effects of Confirmation:                                   * it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation [as sons of God] which makes us cry,              "Abba! Father!";                                                                                                                   * it unites us more firmly to Christ;                                                                                         * it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;                                                                       * it renders our bond with the Church more perfect;                                                               * it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word        and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never        to be ashamed of the Cross.

Because Confirmation perfects our baptism, we are obliged to receive it "in due time." Any Catholic who did not receive Confirmation at baptism or as part of his religious education during grade school or high school should contact a priest and arrange to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
 - From About.com the Catholicism of the Seven Sacraments

 

The Confirmation preparation for children begins in grade 3. Parents and sponsors will attend two meetngs. The Confirmation preparation is given with the First Communion preparation. Parents will experience 3 confirmation lessons and 6 first communion lessons with their children at home. Weekly support is offered by phone or e-mail from the Faith Formation office. Lastly a rehearsal with parents, sponsors and child/ren. 

The Confirmation/First Communion sacraments are received in the spring at the same Liturgy (Mass) - The parents will be notified of the date ASAP when it is available. 

The child/Teen must be in a Life-Long Faith Formation program for 2 years before entering into this process.

Children beyond grade 3 that have not received the sacrament can be prepared. Call the Faith Formation office ASAP to make arrangements.

For more information or any questions contact Abby Buchholz in the Faith Formation Office at 603-673-4797 or [email protected]