Confirmation is the sacrament in which those who have been baptised are strengthened by the gift of the Holy Spirit and sealed as witnesses to Christ. It completes what was begun at baptism and deepens our belonging to the life of the Church.

In Confirmation, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us so that we may grow in faith, be more closely conformed to Christ and take our place more fully in the life and mission of the Church. It is a personal encounter with Christ who sends us out to live and share the Gospel in our everyday lives.

Confirmation is usually administered by the Bishop when a child is in Year 6. Our parish Confirmation preparation course begins each January, with the Mass of Confirmation taking place in the summer.

If you would like your child to be confirmed, please contact our parish priest, Fr Benedict, directly or speak to him after any Mass.