CONFIRMATION - BE SEALED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
(Act 2:1-5)
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Church. The Bishop completes or confirms the Grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seals or “confirm” the baptized in union with Christ and equip them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church. (ccc1285)
In the preparation for sacraments the family, the parish, the catechists and teachers will be involved.
PLEASE NOTE TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION YOUR CHILD REQUIRES TO BE IN GRADE 6 OR ABOVE and completed the other Sacraments
IMPORTANT DATES
Choice of Enrolment dates and times – A fee of $20 to be paid on the day.
Tuesday 13th May 2025 – 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Friday 16th May 2025 – 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Tuesday 20th May 2025 – 6.30pm – 7.30pm
**Commitment Mass all weekend masses of the 14th and 15th of June 2025 – all children (Forms, certificates and prayer cards to be handed in on the day)
For children NOT attending St Clare’s or St Patrick’s Schools preparation classes (5.00 pm unless otherwise specified) are as follows:
Tuesday 29th July 2025
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Tuesday 12th August 2025
Tuesday 19th August 2025
**Thursday 21st August 2025 at 7.00pm- Parent Workshop – all parents
**Blessing Mass all weekend Masses of the 23rd and 24th August 2025 – all children
**A reflection day will be held in conjunction with the schools during the day on Tuesday 26th August- Church Hall
If due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to attend the class please email sacraments@stpatrickspakenham.com.au
CONFIRMATION MASS CEREMONIES
Saturday 30th August 2025 at 3.00 pm
Saturday 30th August 2025 at 6.00 pm
Bookings for your preferred time will be advised and added to this page
Children who are Baptised and are currently in year 6 and above and have finished the sacrament of Reconciliation and First Eucharist will be able to complete the Sacrament of Confirmation. Enrolment forms will be made available and notified at the Masses and the bulletin.