The Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament which completes the process of initiation into the Catholic Church. It is undertaken when a Christian is sufficiently mature to take the step into full membership of the Church. The sacrament is a gifting with the power of the Spirit to love. The Spirit is symbolised in two ways – the laying on of hands and praying for the Spirit’s power, and being sealed with the oil of chrism to strengthen the new member to live out his or her Christian calling.

Confirmation Course

Are you 14-18 years and thinking about getting confirmed? You may have already booked your place on the course starting on October 9th 2010 at 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm in St Benedict's, or you may still be making your decisions. There will be 10 sessions spread over six months, with the Confirmation ceremony taking place at the beginning of May 2011 in the Abbey Church. 
The course following this one will take place in October 2012.

The Confirmation Catechist Team is: Catherine Goodridge (01342 810937 or 07788592036) and Julia Newton (07714270959)

If you want to know more about the sacraments, other than Confirmation, click here