Confirmation

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There is a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the baptized person. To signify the gift of the Spirit, the Church anoints the confirmed with chrism, a sacred oil used as a sign of abundance and joy. Confirmation is held in the fall of 10th Grade at St. Thomas.

Adults who are seeking the grace of the holy spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation should contact Fr. Josh for more information.

Sponsor Requirements:

A person wishing to be a sponsor for the Sacraments of Confirmation must be a practicing Catholic, at least sixteen years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist and are registered in the parish where they pray and worship regularly. A sponsor must obtain a “Sponsor Certificate” from the Catholic church they are a member of if they are not a registered, active member of St. Thomas.

7th Grade Confirmation Preparation: Year One

St. Thomas the Apostle, along with the Archdiocese of Hartford , requires regular and active participation in a religious education program for a minimum of two consecutive years for sacramental preparation registration prior to receiving a sacrament. Therefore, the preparation for Confirmation begins in the 7th grade.

Curriculum: Edge by Life Teen- Middle School Ministry

8th Grade Confirmation Preparation: Year Two

Year two and the final preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is

completed only after year one has been satisfactorily completed.