Confirmation

WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are adopted as sons and daughters into God’s family––the Catholic Church. Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Holy Spirit perfects and strengthens our identity as beloved children of God.

Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “Sacraments of Christian Initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. 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” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285).

CONFIRMATION FOR TEENS

The hope is that your teen will be immersed in the riches of the Catholic Faith, learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, and give their yes to God as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

To Register for Confirmation Prep:
Register & Pay Online (Click here)
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Confirmation Prep 1 (CP 1 – First Year)
(For those who are beginning confirmation preparation)

Teens in the 8th grade and above are invited to begin preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. CP 1 gatherings take place on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm.

8th Grade teens enrolled at St. Dominic’s School receive Confirmation Prep 1 through their religion class. No need to register.

Confirmation Prep 2 (CP 2 – Second Year)
For those who completed CP 1

After completing the first year, candidates begin their second year of confirmation preparation. CP 2 gatherings take place on Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:45 PM.

Teens who have completed 8th grade at St. Dominic’s School in the previous year are eligible to register for CP 2. (Note: Confirmation Prep is 2 consecutive years and CP 1 must have been completed in the Spring prior to registration season).

For more information, please contact Brianne Dela Cruz at bdelacruz@stdombenicia.org.

CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS

Confirmation through O.C.I.A.
Adults who are unbaptized or not baptized Catholic and have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, are invited to prepare for these Sacraments through O.C.I.A. For more information, please contact Brianne Dela Cruz at bdelacruz@stdombenicia.org.

Adult Confirmation
Adults who are baptized Catholic and have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion can inquire about faith formation classes for adult confirmation preparation. Adult confirmation classes are typically offered seasonally at St. Dominic’s Church, with the reception of the Sacrament at another neighboring parish. This program is for adults who were baptized in the Church, have received First Holy Communion, and attend weekly Mass, but were never confirmed. Those who have not received First Holy Communion should enroll in the O.C.I.A. program.

It is the parish’s responsibility to prepare candidates for Confirmation based on the four pillars of the Catechism, with a special emphasis on the Rites of Initiation. Candidates should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving Confirmation.

To inquire about Confirmation as an adult, please complete the Pre-Registration Intake Form (click here).

For more information about adult confirmation classes, please contact Brianne Dela Cruz at bdelacruz@stdombenicia.org or call Brianne Dela Cruz at (707) 335-4674.