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Confirmation<\/h1>\n

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Preparing for a Lifetime of Faith<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Just as our bodies and minds grow, Catholics believe that our souls need to grow in the life of grace. Just as the human body must grow in childhood, adolescence, and then adulthood; the human soul needs to grow into spiritual maturity. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the supernatural equivalent of the growth process on the natural level. It builds on what was begun in Baptism and what was nourished in the Holy Eucharist. It completes the process of initiation into the Christian community, and it matures the soul for the work ahead.<\/p>\n

Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and your destiny. The focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) and gave them courage to practice their faith. The same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts and fruits.<\/p>\n

If your child is approaching seventh grade, or is a little older, we want to continue to assist you in raising your child in the faith and prepare them to make their faith their own. Following are some of the frequently asked questions to help you understand the process of having your child confirmed. If you have any further questions, please call the Parish Office to speak with our Parish Catechetical Leader, Ken Cummins, 502-491-8535 ex. 128.<\/p>\n

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Questions about Confirmation<\/h2>\n

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At a minimum, your child must:<\/p>\n

Be baptized in the Catholic Church, or another Christian denomination recognized by the Catholic Church. Basically, they must have been baptized with water and \u201cin the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

We may require completion of the Children\u2019s Catechumenate (RCIA<\/strong>) who are baptized in another faith tradition.<\/p>\n

Should have received First Holy Communion and the sacrament of Reconciliation.<\/p>\n

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Every person being confirmed must have a sponsor. To be a sponsor, you must:
\u2022 Be at least 16 years, or older
\u2022 Have received Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
\u2022 Be an active practicing Catholic and be registered at a Catholic parish
\u2022 Not be the parent of the one being confirmed<\/p>\n

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