Sacraments of Initiation

Confirmation

Confirmation completes Christian initiation by a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, strengthening the grace of Baptism and sending us out as witnesses to Christ.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.Acts 2:4
The gift of Confirmation

Sealed with the Holy Spirit

Like the apostles at Pentecost, we receive the Spirit to live and share our faith with courage.

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Baptism strengthenedThe grace we received at Baptism is deepened and confirmed.
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Bound closer to ChristWe are united more firmly to Christ and to His Church.
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Strength to witnessThe Spirit gives us courage to profess and live the faith.

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

  • Wisdom
  • Understanding
  • Counsel
  • Fortitude
  • Knowledge
  • Piety
  • Fear of the Lord
How to prepare

Getting started

Confirmation is received once, by those who have already been baptized.

Young people

Confirmation in Grade 7

In the Diocese of Hamilton, young people are customarily confirmed in Grade 7. Older students who missed it for any reason are welcome to ask as well.

  1. 1Watch for registration each December or January in the bulletin, on our homepage, and in a letter sent home with St. Ann’s School students.
  2. 2Register through the parish office.
  3. 3Have questions? Contact the office any time of year.
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Adults

Never confirmed?

If you are a baptized Catholic and were never confirmed, we warmly encourage you to complete your initiation. If you were never baptized, or you’re coming from another Christian tradition, your path is RCIA.

  1. 1Contact the parish office to let us know you’d like to be confirmed.
  2. 2Meet with the pastor to talk about preparation.
  3. 3Not yet baptized or Catholic? Read about RCIA.
Email the OfficeLearn about RCIA
Good to know

Common questions

Who can be a sponsor?

A sponsor should be a confirmed, practising Catholic, at least 16 years old, and not your parent. Many choose their baptismal godparent.

Who confirms?

The bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation, a sign of our bond with the wider Church. At times, he entrusts our pastor to confirm in his name.

Need a baptismal certificate?

Requests for sacramental records now go through the Diocese of Hamilton. How to request →

We’d love to hear from you

Ready to take the next step?

Simply complete the short form below, and the parish office will be in touch to help you prepare.

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Let us know you’re interested

Confirmation Interest Form

Please note: to prepare for Confirmation, we will need a copy of your baptismal certificate — either the original or a recently issued copy.

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