Sealed with the Spirit
Confirmation is more than a milestone, it’s a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit that strengthens us to live boldly as disciples of Jesus. Through this sacrament, we’re sealed with the gifts of the Spirit and sent out on mission to share our faith with the world. If you’re a teen preparing for Confirmation, an adult returning to the sacraments, or just beginning to explore what it means to be fully initiated in the Church, we’re here to walk with you. For more information on preparing for Confirmation, contact the Parish Center at 203-453-2788.
The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God’s Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John. Jesus’ entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español
Pray
Learn
- Explore the USCCA to learn about the liturgy of Confirmation and the effects of the sacrament. | en español
- Following Christ in the Holy Spirit: Discernment of the Holy Spirit | en español
- Embracing Our Universal Call to Holiness | en español
Act
- Confirmation: Strengthened by the Spirit, Called to Action | en español
- A How-to-Pray Primer for Parents and Families | en español
- Are You a 3G Catholic?
- Adolescent Catechesis: A Catechesis that Engages Youth for Discipleship
The Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – are the foundation of the Christian life.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults