The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God's Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John. Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Preparation sessions for adults – 18 years and above will be offered
at St. Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio Catholic Church according to the following schedule.
TIME: (day) evenings, (time frame)date - date (8 sessions)
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on date and time.
Documents Needed: Baptism Certificate and, if married, your Marriage certificate.
Each candidate for Confirmation will need a sponsor who meets certain church requirements.
You will receive this information during the 1st session.
“Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people and enkindle in them the fire of your love. "
Deacon Ron Sandoval
Adult Faith Formation Director
[email protected]