Confirmation Can. 879 The sacrament of confirmation strengthens the baptized and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses of Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith. It imprints a character, enriches by the gift of the Holy Spirit the baptized continuing on the path of Christian initiation, and binds them more perfectly to the Church.
Confirmation completes the sacraments of initiation into the Catholic faith. It is a serious step in the faith formation of our Catholic youth. In Confirmation the power and presence of the Holy Spirit is intensified, we receive a special grace by which our faith is deepened and strengthened, uniting us more closely to Christ, which helps us to spread and defend our faith. Saying yes to receiving the sacrament indicates that this preparation is important and that you are willing to commit to this Confirmation Program.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CONFIRMATION AGE CHANGES
It has been decided in our Diocese to lower the Confirmation age to children in 4th grade. To learn more about this development, check out the link below!
https://columbuscatholic.org/confirmation-age-change/
How does this change affect our parish?
Confirmation Liturgies will still happen in the spring.
Please refer to the timeline below:
2027 - 7th and 8th Graders
2028 - 6th and 7th Graders
2029 - 5th and 6th Graders
2030 - 4th and 5th Graders
2031 and Beyond - 4th Graders
Your child must be in at least 7th or 8th grade for the 2026/2027 school year in order to be confirmed in 2027. We are only requiring 1 year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation at this time.
Contact Information: Margie Gesell [email protected] 614-761-0903 ext 310
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