The Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is an important Sacrament of Initiation. It renews and strengthens in those who have been baptized the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and bestows on them the gifts needed to persevere in the Christian life.
The sacrament is normally celebrated with young people who are beginning high school. They are required to attend Confirmation classes through the Faith Formation Program. Interested parties are invited to call the parish office (612-529-7779) for more information.
The current practice of the Archdiocese is to bring young people to the Basilica of St. Mary or the Cathedral of St. Paul, where
they are confirmed by the Archbishop or one of the Auxiliary Bishops along with other young people from throughout the Archdiocese.
Adults who have been baptized but not confirmed are asked to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
This process usually begins in the autumn and culminates at the Great Vigil of Easter, where they are confirmed by the Pastor.