What is Confirmation?

“…‘by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are
enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more
strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.’” (Catechism of the Catholic Church,
1285)

Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Its effects are to:

• Root us more deeply in our relationship with God
• Unite us more firmly to Christ
• Increase the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us
• Strengthen our bond with the Church
• Associate us more closely to our mission of bearing witness to Christ
• Help us to spread and defend the faith by word and deed

Youth must have attended and participated in either:

1. A  Religious Education program
2. Attended Xavier High School or another Catholic high school, for one year prior to Confirmation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Please provide documentation of educational program if not performed at St. Ludmila's.

Personal Interviews: 
The purpose of the interview is to give you the opportunity to articulate for yourself, in your own words, what the sacrament of Confirmation is and why you are choosing to receive it. It also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Be assured that the purpose of the interview is not to "pass" or "fail" you. We are here to help you, so if it becomes clear in the interview that there is something important you don't know or understand, we will follow up with you to make sure you do before you receive Confirmation.

A 15 minute interview with a Confirmation Team member is required.  Please sign up for a time within the dates below:

• Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  Times available from 5:30-8:00pm.
• Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  Times available from 5:30-8:00pm.

All interviews will take place in the St. Ludmila Parish Center.