Confirmation

* 8th Grade        * High School       * Adult

The Church is called to enable the People of God, through proper catechesis, to become effective witnesses of the Gospel.  The Sacrament of Confirmation, which seals the Sacrament of Baptism, helps us to recognize and use our gifts and talents as we receive the Holy Spirit as gift.  We become, through the grace of the Holy Spirit, strengthened to bear witness to the message of Christ "for the building up of his body in faith and in love".

REQUIREMENTS:  Preparation for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation requires that the candidate have a true desire and willingly commit to complete the process of full initiation into the sacramental faith life of the Catholic Church, while being active in a Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Program at St. Gabriel. 

• 8th Grade Prep
• High School Prep.
• Adult Prep

• Youth who have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist,

• Entering the 8^th grade or High School for the 2017/18 year.

• Meets eligibility requirements.                                                                     

IS MY CHILD ELIGIBLE?  If you were actively involved in an approved Faith Formation/Youth Ministry program in 2016-17 and are entering the 8th grade or High School in the fall of 2017, you are eligible!    If that year was at another parish, please provide a written statement from the parish confirming your child’s participation.  

ADULT CONFIRMATION
If you are over the age of 18, have been baptized and received 1st Communion and would like to be confirmed, please see the Adult Confirmation requirements. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please consider joining RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).

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Confirmation - April 2, 2016

Confirmation - April 16, 2016