Confirmation

A religious ceremony where a bishop is blessing a boy in a red robe, with a young man standing beside them in a modern church setting.

Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. In this sacrament, Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, strengthening them to live as true disciples of Christ. The Holy Spirit deepens our baptismal grace, empowering us to practice our faith with courage and joy, and to bear witness to Christ in all circumstances.

"When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit."
— Acts 2:1–4

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness."
— Galatians 5:22

Receiving the Sacrament

For Children

  • Students at St. Agnes Academy prepare for Confirmation in religion class and receive the sacrament in 8th grade.

  • Children attending non-Catholic schools may join our Religious Education Program for two years of preparation. They are confirmed together with Academy students.

For Adults

  • Adults who have not yet received Confirmation prepare through our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) program.

➡️ Learn more about preparation and registration through our Religious Education page.

Sacrament Certificate Requests

If you have lost your Confirmation certificate and need a new one, please fill out this request form.

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

  • Wisdom

  • Understanding

  • Counsel

  • Fortitude

  • Knowledge

  • Piety

  • Fear of the Lord