The Sacrament of Confirmation is, with Baptism and Eucharist, one of the three Sacraments of Initiation; Confirmation completes and “confirms” the grace of baptism. Through the anointing with the Sacred Chrism, the baptized person is “enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit” and, more than ever, “obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed” (Catechism 1285).
At what age and time of year is Confirmation celebrated?
Recently, the Archdiocese of Seattle lowered the Confirmation age to 7th grade. This means that anyone in that grade and beyond (including adults, young, and old!) is invited to prepare for the reception of this sacrament. Don't hesitate to contact our Director of Liturgy, Kristin Holland, for more information about upcoming preparation sessions and sacramental celebrations.
