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The sacrament of Confirmation is prepared for in the parish community as directed by the bishop.

The bishop comes to each parish for this sacrament every three years. Additionally special permission is given for the parish priest to confirm at Pentecost.

The Sacrament

At Baptism we became members of God’s family, sons and daughters of the Father, brothers and sisters of Christ, temples of the Holy Spirit. At Confirmation we take on new responsibilities in the Body of Christ, which is the Church.

Confirmation is beginning. In the sacrament we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the grace Our Lord Jesus Christ won for us on the Cross, the help we need to live our lives as adult Christians.

At what age can I be confirmed?

The Parish invites students registered in the Parish in Year 10 to enrol for Confirmation along with any other member of the Parish who has not been confirmed and is over age of 15.

How do I enrol on the Programme?

Notice is published in the newsletter early in November or you can contact either Trish Cobby or Fr David Clemens for more details.

There will be a meeting of all prospective candidates in early December. This meeting will answer any questions you may have in helping you decide to be confirmed.

How long is the Programme?

The Programme consists of 9 sessions, on a Sunday morning from 11.45 to 13.00, over a period of five months, starting in January and ending on Pentecost Sunday. There will be a day’s retreat and we prepare for the sacrament by going to Confession.

What do I have to do?

• If the candidate was not baptised at Our Lady of Compassion, they will need to produce their Baptism certificate.
• Candidates must attend all of the preparation sessions participating in them in a mature way.
• The candidates will need a sponsor. This should be someone who is in regular contact with them and involved in the life of the candidate. This can be any practising Catholic – other than their parents – aged 16 or over.
• Candidates will need to choose a Confirmation name. This is the name of a saint who inspires you. It may be that the Bishop will ask you about that saint at the Confirmation ceremony.

Enrolment for Sacrament of Confirmation 2012

The Confirmation service will this year be held at Pentecost – 27th May 2012 (this may change – subject to the Bishop).

Meeting of Enrolment – 11th December 2012, the Parish Hall at 11.45.

Contact details: Patricia Cobby (01799 501478)

Documents for download

• Application Form
• 2012 Timetable