Sacrament of Confirmation

​Those who have been baptized complete their Christian Initiation with the Sacrament of Confirmation. By the laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism, they receive the Holy Spirit to strengthen them in living as a Disciple of Christ. The sacrament of Confirmation has its origins in the early church as seen in Acts 8:14–17, 9:17, 19:6, and Hebrews 6:2, which speak of a laying on of hands for the purpose of bestowing the Holy Spirit.

We welcome all youth who wish to receive the sacrament of confirmation. At Sacred Heart, this sacrament is usually conferred in the sixth grade, but we will work with youth of any age or older. Our diocese requires two years of preparation for this event. Which generally means being enrolled in our 5th grade Sunday faith formation program or attending a Catholic school with the 2nd year being 6th grade enrollment in faith formation or a Catholic school. Participation in a one-day retreat is required.

Registration for both years of preparation open in June. Please contact Lisa, our Faith Formation Director, (727-541-4447 or faithformation@sacredheartpinellaspark.com) with questions or for additional information.

Adults who were never confirmed are encouraged to partake of this sacrament. The required preparation depends on the person’s prior religious training and background. Please contact Lisa, our Faith Formation Director, (727-541-4447 or faithformation@sacredheartpinellaspark.com) to set up an appointment where we can discuss your situation.