Confirmation is the second of the three sacraments of initiation. Like with Baptism, Confirmation imprints an indelible (meaning incapable of being deleted or obliterated) character or spiritual seal on the soul (CCC 1295-1296).

“It is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has commissioned us; he has put his seal
on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”  2 Cor 1:21-22

This character or seal “marks (1) our total belonging to Christ, (2) our enrollment in his service
forever, as well as (3) the promise of divine protection in the great eschatological trial [at the
end of our life and at the end of time]” (CCC 1296). 

In this sacrament, the Holy Spirit gives a great increase of grace, which develops a more intimate
union with his indwelling presence and deepening the transforming union into Christ. The Holy
Spirit inflames our hearts and enables us to become valiant soldiers in Christ’s army so we can
fight successfully against the world, the flesh and the devil thereby professing our faith by the
manner we live our lives.

Confirmation gives us the fullness of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. These stupendous gifts are:
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord (Is 11:2).
These gifts are superhuman powers that enable us to faithfully live a Christian life in a way that
would be impossible except for the assistance of the Holy Spirit. 

Please call (601) 798-4779 regarding preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for youth and for adults.