The Sacrament of Confirmation may be celebrated any time after the Fall of Sophomore year in high school. The preparation process consists of participation in Total Youth Ministry(TYM) as well as completion of the seven week Confirmation Preparations sessions that may be started anytime during high school. The emphasis for the celebration of Confirmation is placed on the youth coming to appreciate and celebrate their faith through conversion in their involvement in the life and mission of our parish community. Click here for Youth Confirmation (Fall 2009) Information.
Adult Confirmation is received through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Click here for more information on the RCIA adult faith formation program.
CONFIRMATION QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION FOR YOUTH:
As part of the intellectual formation of the Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Bishop Burbridge has asked that the Candidates be formed so that they may clearly convey the teachings of the Church. The preparation includes studying the Catholic faith, by praying and witnessing to Christ.
To assist in this, the Diocese is providing a video of questions and answers that the Confirmandi are expected to know prior to receiving the sacrament. The video presentation features Bishop Burbidge and twenty-six students from the Diocese of Raleigh discussing the questions and answers.
The video, which is available below, provides an opportunity for parents, sponsors and all Catholic faithful to review basic teaching of our faith.
Watch Confirmation Q & A Session:
(Please watch these Windows Media files in conjunction with the Study Guides below.)
Study Guides:
