The Sacrament of Confirmation can be an exciting time for young parishioners.
For the most part, many young people were baptised into the Catholic faith as an infant through a decision made by their parents. As they grow up, they now have the opportunity to choose for themselves to be Confirmed in their faith: to deepen in their understanding of it and to be closer in their relationship with God.
They want to experience again the presence and power of the Spirit of the Living God and want to continue to be committed to the Christian way of life. So, when our young parishioners are 14 years or over they apply to the Parish Priest requesting to be included in the Confirmation Programme.
A group of Leaders/Catechists, together with the priest, prepare them for this great Sacrament.
If you are in Year 10 or above and wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please:
- fill in the Confirmation Application Form;
- contact us to submit the above forms BY END OF SEPTEMBER, together with a copy of your baptism certificate (not required if you were baptised in St. John Vianney)
Experience has shown that the Confirmation Programme helps our young people to mature spiritually and has a bonding effect on all who participate.