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 confirmation preparation of youth contact the Youth Minister, Abi Purvis, at 803-788-3252, ext. 353.
Confirmation Booklet: Flipbook Eng
Libreto de Confirmación: Flipbook Esp
Year One/Primer Año:
- NEW! Confirmation Registration Form - Year 1 English/Español
- Recommendations - Year 1
- Retreat Dates
- Service Opportunities
Year Two, Segundo Año
FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FORMULARIOS PARA COMPLETAR
Choosing a Sponsor - Elección de su Padrino
Affidavit for Choosing a Sponsor from SJN Affidavit para un Padrino - Espanol
Choosing a Confirmation Name - Elegir un Nombre de Confirmación
Sponsor Interview – Entrevista al padrino/madrina –
How to Write a Letter to the Bishop – Cómo escribir una carta solictando la confirmacion del obispo: Guidelines
FOUR CONFIRMATION LESSONS AND FORMS - CUATRO LECCIONES Y FORMULARIOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN
For all four lessons EITHER fill out the online form (preferred method) OR print and return the PDF to the parish office; Para las cuatro lecciones, complete el formulario en línea (metodo preferido) O imprima y devuelva el PDF a la oficina parroquial.
1. Lesson One Video - Baptism; Video de la primera Lección – El Bautismo (English) VIDEO (Español) VIDEO
1. Lesson One Form - Baptism; Formulario para la Lección Uno - El Bautismo - Online Form for Lesson One - Baptism. (preferred method) or (English) PDF (Español) PDF
2. Lesson Two Video - The Eucharist; Video de la Lección Dos - La Eucaristía (English) VIDEO (Español) VIDEO
2. Lesson Two Form - Eucharist; Formulario para la Lección Dos - La Eucaristía - Online Form for Lesson Two - Eucharist (preferred method) or (English) PDF (Español) PDF
3. Lesson Three Video - The Call to Holiness - El llamado a la santidad - Video de la Lección Tres (English) VIDEO (Español) VIDEO
3. Lesson Three Form – The Call to Holiness - Formulario para la Lección Tres - la llamada a la santidad – Online Form for Lesson Three (prefered method) or or (English) PDF (Español) PDF
5. Lesson Five Video - Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Dones del Espíritu Santo - Video de la Lección Cinco (English) VIDEO (Español) VIDEO
5. Lesson Five Form - Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Dones del Espíritu Santo - Formulario de la Lección Cinco Online Form for Lesson Five (preferred method) or (English) PDF (Español) PDF