Events
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated by the Bishop in the Parish every few years and the preparation for the Sacrament normally about 12 weeks. Young people wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must be sufficiently mature to undertake the commitment required for this Sacrament.
Confirmation is the Sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.
Christ promised His Apostles the gift of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17, 16:7, 12). They understood that the promise was meant for all Christians. Hence after receiving the Spirit on Pentecost Day, they conferred Him on all the baptized: Acts 2:38 and 8:14-17.
This involves preparations sessions of input and discussion which takes place at St Joseph’s. Candidates are expected to show a genuine commitment to weekly attendance at Sunday Holy Mass and the weekly preparation sessions. Notification of registration for this Sacrament is published in the Parish Newsletter. Evidence of baptism is required at the time of registration. Elements of the programme include:
Welcome & belonging
- An opportunity to explore what it means to belong, to be a Catholic, to consider what it means to be a Christian and to live a life of faith. Called & chosen
- An understanding of our individual calling to live a life of faith, to consider direction and purpose; to grow and walk in faith; the role of prayer in our life. Look at the disciples.
Welcoming the Spirit
- Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and the gift we are being prepared to receive. The gifts and fruits of the Spirit.
Make a difference
- Called to act in the power of the Spirit – looking at faith, justice, and action. An opportunity to think about the Saints and the which Saint's name they will choose.
Called to Community
- Being part of a worshiping community; becoming involved. The Trinity that we're called to share in the life of.
The power of the Spirit
- Exploring the Beatitudes, what comes next – ways of growing after Confirmation, staying involved, perhaps some discussion on Vocation.
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