Adult Confirmation
If you’re an adult baptized Catholic who also received First Holy Communion but missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation as a teenager, then the Adult Confirmation process is for you!
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.
The Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston celebrates the Mass of the Rite of Confirmation usually twice a year: Around the Baptism of the Lord (3rd Sunday after Christmas) or Pentecost Sunday (7th Sunday after Easter). Weekly formation classes will help you prepare for receiving this sacrament. Consistent attendance is required.
Below are the requirements for Adult Confirmation candidates:
- is at least 18 years old and no longer in high school.
- is validly baptized and able to renew baptismal promises. A copy of the baptismal certificate, less than six months old, is required from the parish you were baptized.
- if married, is in a valid marriage witnessed by a priest or deacon and two other witnesses.
- is not cohabitating outside of marriage.
- is not living in a way contrary to the moral teachings of the Church.
- has received Holy Eucharist (Communion) and attends Mass at St. Helen on Sundays and holy days of obligation.
- exhibits an active faith life in prayer and loving others.
- is willing to commit to participating in prayer, study, and acts of service to prepare for the sacrament.
- has a sponsor who will mentor them and be an example of faith and prayer.
- Sponsors must be fully initiated members of the Catholic Church (baptized, confirmed, and received first communion)
- Sponsors must be at least 18 years old
- Sponsors should not be spouse or significant other
- Sponsors may optionally attend classes with their confirmation candidate
- Sponsors must be able to participate in the Rite of Confirmation Mass
- Sponsors cannot be your spouse, significant other, or parent
For more information, please contact Paul Ambro at paul@sthelenchurch.org