High School Teens preparing for Confirmation will receive the sacrament in the summer.
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Confirmation Mass is Monday, June 14, 2021
Adults involved in the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) receive the sacrament at the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday evening. RCIA is for adults who are either: (a) beginnging their journey toward becoming a member of the Church, or (b) has not received all the sacraments of initiation. These sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information, go to https://www.olmc1.org/rcia
"On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied." -Acts 19:5-6
Confirmation "confirms", strengthens, and perfects baptismal grace. The laying on of hands is recognized as the origin of the sacrament and as a continuation of the grace imparted at Pentecost. Confirmation imprints an indelible character on the Christian's soul.
Confirmation is a one-year process for High School teens. The teen (with the help of their parents) may choose any year of high school to participate (we recommend doing it sooner rather than later). All of the formal catechetical preparation is combined with a summertime retreat experience offsite. It utilizes large group talks, small group discussions, fun & powerful music, drama, skits, hilarity, service, adoration, and personal faith sharing. It is a fun, high energy, 100% Catholic, powerful, life-changing experience for the youth! Reception of the sacrament will occur after the last day of the summer retreat. No monthly meetings! Instead, the youth do the following:
The Bishop is the ordinary minister of this sacrament. Since Bishops continue the apostolic succession from the apostles, administration by them "clearly demonstrates the effect to unite people closer to the Church, to her apostolic origins, and to her mission of bearing witness to Christ." The Local Ordinary may give permission for priests to administer the sacrament.
The forehead is anointed with sacred chrism followed by the laying on of the minister's hands with the words, "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit". The sacrament's connection with Baptism is expressed through the renewal of baptismal promises. The celebration of Confirmation during the Eucharist helps underline the unity of the sacraments of Christian initiation.