As a Sacrament of Initiation, Confirmation is intimately related to Baptism and the

Eucharist. Christians are reborn in Baptism, strengthened by Confirmation, and

sustained by the food of the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Specifically,

in Confirmation they are signed with the SEVEN GIFTS of the Holy Spirit and become

more perfect images of their Lord. Confirmation renews and strengthens the Christian’s

baptismal call to bear witness to Christ before the world and work eagerly for the

building up of His Body, the Church. Confirmation emphasizes the transformation of life

by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in his fullness. Confirmed Christians claim as fully

their own the new life into which they were first initiated at Baptism. The Church

community expresses its continued support and concern for the spiritual growth of those

confirmed, while the newly confirmed promise, in turn, to help others grow and mature in

the Christian life. Because of the serious importance of this sacrament, it is conferred by

the Diocesan Bishop or his delegate. Within our parish community, Diana Castillo directs

the Confirmation preparation program with a team of ministers, parents, sponsors, and

the spiritual guidance from Father Kevin, as well as other priests and parishioners. High

school youth and young adults who believe they are ready and prepared to enter more

seriously and fully into the living of Christian faith make a deeply personal choice to be

confirmed in a faithful community. Thus, candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation

realize the following requirements:

• Be 16 years old prior to the date of the celebration of the Sacrament. (July 31 st )

• Be actively involved in the practice of their Catholic faith (attending Mass

• Be willing to participate in forty hours of community service projects.

• Have no more than THREE EXCUSED ABSENCES.

• Attend and participate in the Confirmation Retreat(s).

• Participation in the Youth Ministry Program is encouraged.

• To attend the required sessions.

• To show the candidate the place the Gospel plays in his/her life, as well as in

• To give public testimony of the Christian life for the candidate.

• To watch over the progress of the candidate’s preparation and to be a friend,

• It is desirable that the sponsors be the same for both the Sacraments of Initiations

godparents together) is the ideal sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation. If

you choose not to use your godparent(s) then you may choose one sponsor.

and Eucharist.

Eucharist, and not bound by any canonical penalty. Also, if married, he/she must

be married in the Catholic Church.

A Note About Your Parents:

When you were baptized, your parents made a promise to God, through the Church,

that—to the best of their ability they would raise you and instruct you in living a Christian

life through the teachings of the Catholic faith. Your parents have the primary role in your

religious upbringing and instruction.

About Choosing a Confirmation Name:

In the Bible, conversion to following God is often symbolized by a change in name.

Abram becomes Abraham, Simon becomes Peter, and Saul becomes Paul. At Baptism

we receive a name to symbolize our new life in Christ. It probably makes the most sense

to keep your own baptismal name at Confirmation. If you wish, however, you may take a

new symbolic name for Confirmation.

name or because you like the sound of another name.

with the values of a saint about whom you have heard about, read, or studied, and

you wish to imitate that person in your own life—and you symbolize this by taking

his or her name.

Sacrament of Baptism Certificate:

The parish in which you were baptized must record reception of the Sacrament of

Confirmation in your Baptism Record. If you were not baptized in this parish, a photocopy

of your Baptism Certificate is required as part of your registration for the Sacrament of

Confirmation so that your parish of baptism can be properly notified. It is YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY to make certain that a copy of your Baptism Certificate is turned into

the parish. You also may be required to turn in a copy of your birth certificate.

Contact Information:

Parish Office: 520-836-0601 ex. 12.

• It is desirable the sponsor be the same for both Sacraments of Initiation

• When you are not using your baptismal godparent of godparents, only one

• That they be at least sixteen years of age.

• That they not be one of the child’s parents.

• The sponsor must be fully initiated into the Church through Baptism,

• If they are single, they must be living in a state of grace.

• Must be attending Mass frequently, receiving the Eucharist, and

• Attend the sponsor sessions.

Dates for Sponsor Sessions: November 12 th and March 10 th at 7:00 pm -8:30 pm in

Murphy Hall without the candidates and November 28 th at 7:00 pm with the