The Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is a Sacrament in the Catholic Church in which the one who is confirmed (confirmand) receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the imposition of hand and anointing with oils by the bishop. It is considered a Sacrament of Initiation which means that it brings you deeper into communion with the Church. Preparation for this Sacrament is done during class for Saint Rose of Lima students and during Religious Education for students who are members of the Saint Rose of Lima parish, but do not attend Catholic school. Religious Education includes home schooled students.

The Sacrament of Confirmation preparation program is a mandatory 2-year program. Each year students focus on Growth Plans, catechesis, the Church, and our mission of using our gifts to serve the Church.

The Confirmation preparation requirements are:

1. Completion of the 2 year preparation program.
2. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must be registered and actively participating members of Saint Rose of Lima Church.
3. Preparation in 7th grade and the Sacrament of Confirmation received in 8th grade. After the sacrament is received, students continue with catechesis until the end of the year (May).
4. For students who are above 8th grade, we offer High School Delayed Sacraments. If you are 18+, please go to the information for Adult Confirmation for OCIA.
5. The parent(s)/Guardian(s) are responsible for providing a copy of the Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate to the parish office within 6 months PRIOR to receiving the sacrament.
6. Participation in all preparation activities including a retreat, rehearsal, and the Sacrament day.

Registration for Religious Education opens in May and closes in August. If you are new to Saint Rose of Lima, contact the Religious Education Director, Laura Long at 615-893-1843 ext. 1012.