“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “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

 

Welcome to Confirmation at Holy Trinity! We are excited & honored to partner with parents and candidates on this journey. The junior and senior years of high school can be demanding in regards to academic and extra-curricular commitments. Therefore, it is encouraged that young people begin the Confirmation journey in their freshman year of high school. This helps to foster community and faith with their peers. However, the two year journey can be completed anytime during their freshman and junior year. Please see below for more information on the Sacrament of Confirmation and how to register.

ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

  • Preparation takes 2 years for all 9–11 grade youth in the Diocese of Orange.
  • Classes run from September – May.
  • Candidates in Year 1 and 2 meet on alternate Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall from 9:30-10:30am or 4:30-5:30pm. You can choose which class is best on a week to week basis.
  • The candidate’s family must be registered members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

YEAR 1 CANDIDATES

  • Please complete and return the Confirmation Registration Forms
  • A copy of the Baptism and First Holy Communion certificate must be provided at the time of registration.
  • Must attend a parent/candidate meeting (see below for details).
  • Attend on-site retreat Sunday, Sept. 16th, 2018 from Noon-6:30pm. More info here.

YEAR 2 CANDIDATES

(who have completed Year 1 at another parish)

  • Please complete and return the Confirmation Registration Forms
  • A copy of the Baptism and First Holy Communion certificate must be provided at the time of registration.
  • Must attend one parent/candidate meeting (see below for details).
  • Verification of Year 1 completion should be provided.

 

For more information on the Confirmation journey (and the parent meeting schedule) please see our Confirmation Packet

If you have any questions please contact Andrew Watson by email or phone (949) 218-3131

 

“In this Sacrament (Confirmation), the Holy Spirit is given to the Baptized for strength just as he was given to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost” – Thomas Aquinas.