Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation deepens the spiritual life begun in Baptism that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. The Holy Spirit bestows seven gifts to assist us in our mission and witness. Those who are baptized as infants are usually confirmed when they are old enough to understand the meaning of discipleship and be committed to the responsibilities of the sacrament. For those baptized later in life, Confirmation follows immediately after Baptism. The sacrament is conferred by the Bishop or his delegate, through the laying on of hands, the anointing with Sacred Chrism on the forehead, and the words, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Diocese of Charleston Confirmation Guidelines
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation, "… whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. "89 For "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)
ADULT CONFIRMATION:
The Sacrament of Confirmation deepens the spiritual life begun in Baptism that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. The Holy Spirit bestows seven gifts to assist us in our mission and witness. Those who are baptized as infants are usually confirmed when they are old enough to understand the meaning of discipleship and be committed to the responsibilities of the sacrament. For those baptized later in life, Confirmation follows immediately after Baptism. The sacrament is conferred by the Bishop or his delegate, through the laying on of hands, the anointing with Sacred Chrism on the forehead, and the words, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Diocese of Charleston Confirmation Guidelines
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation, "… whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. "89 For "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)
YOUTH CONFIRMATION:
For general questions about confirmation preparation, contact Verónica Carneiro at [email protected] or 803.788.3252, ext. 320 until we have a new youth minister. Fr. Sandy McDonald leads the confirmation preparation classes.
Updated for Confirmation 2024
Confirmation Booklet: Flipbook Eng
Libreto de Confirmación: Flipbook Esp
Year One/Primer Año:
- See Confirmation Booklet/Ver libreto de Confirmación
Year Two/Segundo Año
- Click here for all the Dates for mandatory classes Haz click aquí para ver todas las Fechas de las clases obligatorias
- Choosing a Sponsor - Elección de su Padrino
- Affidavit for a Sponsor that is a parishioner at SJN Affidavit para un Padrino que es feligrés de SJN
- Choosing a Confirmation Name - Elegir un Nombre de Confirmación
- How to Write a Letter to the Bishop – Cómo escribir una carta solictando la confirmacion del obispo: Bishop Letter Guidelines
- Dress Code for Confirmation Ropa de Confirmación