Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation (the others being Baptism and Holy Communion).Those who have been baptised continue on the path of Christian initiation through the sacrament of Confirmation. In this sacrament, they receive the fullness of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, just as the apostles received them at Pentecost.

“This giving of the Holy Spirit conforms believers more perfectly to Christ and strengthens them so that they may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his body in faith and love. They are so marked with the character or seal of the Lord that the Sacrament of Confirmation cannot be repeated.” (Introduction to Rite of Confirmation)

Requirements

Within the Archdiocese of Sydney, Confirmation is conferred in year 6. The candidate must be baptised and have received the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Each candidate is to have a sponsor who is a practicing Catholic of sixteen years of age or older and who has received the Sacraments of Initiation. In order to keep the connection with Baptism, it is recommended that the godparent also be the sponsor. However this is not compulsory. Parents may not be sponsors.

To read the official Archdiocese requirements for Confirmation Sponsors please >>>Click Here<<<

The Parish Based Program at Holy Innocents’

Children from a variety of schools come together to learn and celebrate as a united Parish community. We follow the Sydney Archdiocese preparation program. Children and at least one parent must attend four group preparation sessions. In these sessions, the children, with the support of their parents, will be given thorough catechesis on the meaning of sacrament. Content is reinforced by the teachers and catechists in our schools. The children must also attend a commitment Mass, a reflection afternoon and rehearsals.

2023 Sacramental Program

Our confirmation program for this year will commence in August with the Parent information evening on 8/8/2023. The Sacrament will be administered on Sunday 17/09/2023 at 11.30am by Bishop Terry Brady.
Please note, your child must be in year 6 or above in order to proceed with our Confirmation program.

For any further information, please email Suzanne at [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to our program and assisting you and your child in taking this next step in their faith development.

Registration

Please refer back to this page in late July for Registration information. Registration will be completed online.

Confirmation 2023 Dates

Confirmation for Adults

Adults, who wish to receive this sacrament, please contact the parish office for details.

For more information please download “Why be confirmed” by CTS.