What is Confirmation?

"Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them to Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit." -Acts 8:14-17

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace...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..." (1316, 1319). Confirmation roots in the soul of the person who receives it the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit. These fruits and gifts give special strength to disciples so that they may live their Catholic faith more boldly.

Gifts of the Spirit:
Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord.

Fruits of the Spirit:
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control, Goodness, Chastity, and Modesty.

Confirmation at St. Aloysius

The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in spring each year with our diocesan bishop as the culmination of a two year program plus Service Hours. Students may begin the program their sophomore year of high school, completing the program no later than their senior year of high school.

• Registration for Year 1 Confirmation Candidates is from April 1 through May 31st.
• Registration for Year 2 Confirmation Candidates is from April 1 through April 30th.

Adult Confirmation

Are you fully initiated in the Catholic Church? Have you received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation? If you are missing any of these sacraments of initiation and would like to begin the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)  process, please contact the Rectory at 559-688-1796. For more information please click the following link: