The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Church teaches:

 Baptism, the Eucharist, and 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."

 Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation:

•  The sacrament of Confirmation is administered by anointing with the holy oil of chrism and the imposition of hands on the confirmandi.
• In this diocese, the Archbishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation. This ministry can be delegated to a priest under special circumstances.

Selecting a Confirmation Sponsor: 

• In order to keep the connection with Baptism, it is recommended that the godparent also be the sponsor. However, it is permissible to choose another as sponsor.
• The Confirmation sponsor must be a fully initiated Catholic, who is practicing the faith, and have the aptitude and intention of fulfilling this function.
• He/she is to have completed the sixteenth year of age.
• They are to lead a life of faith in keeping with the function which they have been asked to assume.
• They are not to be bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared.
• The candidate’s father or mother is not to be the sponsor.

 Requirements of Confirmation for Your Child:

• To have your child confirmed, you must register with the parish, and your child must have already been Baptized.
• For those not attending St. Joseph School, enroll your child in religious education class to be prepared for Confirmation. If over 18 a person would sign up for an RCIA class.
• Confirmation prep is a 2-year program typically beginning in the 7^th grade.

For more information concerning Confirmation prep contact Michal Anne Gillig at 913-248-4581 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..