Confirmation
Confirmation strengthens (“confirms”) the baptised soul. The bishop lays his hands on the one who is to be Confirmed and pronounces the solemn words, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”, anointing the forehead at the same time with the oil of Chrism. Confirmation confers a particular grace, fortifying the soul to bear a greater witness to the faith than before (cfr Acts 1,8).
At Confirmation it is customary to pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, piety, fortitude and fear of the Lord.
Year 3 Children at Our Lady and St Patrick's primary school who participate in the Sacramental Programme will receive the Sacrament in May this year from Bishop Brain. For more information on the Sacramental Programme please click here.
Sacraments, Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the sick
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