Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation celebrates a person’s life in Christ as a fully initiated member of the Church community. “The Sacrament of Confirmation is essential for the completion of baptismal grace.”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285)
A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must profess the faith, be in the state of grace, have the intention of receiving the sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ, both within the ecclesial community and in temporal affairs. (CCC, 1319) The essential rite of Confirmation is anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism, together with the laying on of the minister’s hand and the words: “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” (CCC, 1320)
Adult Confirmation
Please contact the parish office at (425) 392-5516 for more information.
Youth Confirmation
The requirements for Youth Confirmation Class at St. Joseph are mandated by the Archdiocese of Seattle. The bishop requires that a student must be at least 16 years old and in their Junior year of High School.
The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 18th at 7:00 PM with Archbishop Sartain.
A Candidate must also have a sponsor meeting the following criteria:
1) Is a fully initiated Catholic.
2) Is not the parent of the Confirmation Candidate.
3) Is in good standing with the Church.