Confirmation
"The effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace: it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!";it unites us more firmly to Christ; it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us; it renders our bond with the Church more perfect;it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross."
- CCC 1302-1303 , Catechism of the Catholic Church
Thank you to the Confirmation class for attending our recent session on Reconciliation. Our Candidates are in the process of choosing their Confirmation name and sponsors. Please remember that sponsors must be a practising Catholic who has already been confirmed. He or she should be aged 16 or over. We will be hosting the following sessions, please put them in your diary:
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Session 4 - 5/2/25 - 6-7pm
Session 5 - 12/3/25 - 6-7pm
Session 6 - 2/4/25 - 6-7pm
Retreat - Information and dates to follow
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We are pleased to announce that our Confirmation Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 24th June at 6.30pm in St. Joseph’s.
Bishop Stephen will be the chief celebrant.
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Many thanks,
Sarah and Ciaran