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
Youth Confirmation
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Questions? Contact Jill (425) 392-5516 x.226. 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) When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, its connection with Baptism is expressed, among other ways, by the renewal of baptismal promises. The celebration of Confirmation during the Eucharist helps underline the unity of the sacraments of Christian initiation. (CCC, 1321) ST JOSEPH REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH CONFIRMATION The Youth Confirmation program requires classes and retreats. Only 5 absences will be excused during the Confirmation program. The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on May 1st with bishop Elizondo. A Candidate must also have a sponsor meeting the following criteria:
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YOUTH CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation that celebrates a person’s life in Christ as a fully imitated member of the Church Community. As indicated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The Sacrament of Confirmation is essential for the completion of baptismal grace.” (1285) The point of the Confirmation process is to assist through the power of the Holy Spirit a candidate’s bond with the Church and to make aware the enrichment the individual is graced with the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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 at the time they are Confirmed.
1) Is a fully initiated “practicing” Catholic.
2) Is not the parent of the Confirmation Candidate.
3) Is in good standing with the Church.