Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation

Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.
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At St. Philip’s we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in 11th grade. At this age Youth are mobile, active, and are making their own decisions. It is a great age to become fully initiated into the Church, to receive the graces and gifts that the Father bestows in the Holy Spirit. They are being challenged and are questioning everything around them, so we want to help them reason through some of the madness of the world.

The Confirmation program is one year of preparation: some in meetings, some with parents, lots with the sponsor, and most importantly by the individual. We cover topics such as prayer, the Sacraments, the Liturgy, charitable works, and what the Church is actually asking of us.

Anyone seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation must be registered for Faith Formation, so please contact Maddie Pigg at mpigg1@stphilipsbemidji.org or 441-4908 for more information about the Sacrament and program.

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