Confirmation

Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament which gives us the Holy Spirit to root us more deeply in Jesus. It strengthens our bond with the Church and helps us bear witness to the Christian faith in words and deeds, message and service. CCC 1303, 1316) The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the Sacrament of Baptism. It is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. Confirmation is administered by the Bishop of the diocese at the Church of Saint Luke every third year and by our pastor on Pentecost Weekend when the Bishop can not be present. Confirmation is administered through the laying-on of hands and anointing with the oil of Chrism. Each Confirmation candidate must have a sponsor aged 16 or older who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation themselves and be in good standing in their parish and in the Catholic Church. A sponsor needs their pastor’s permission to become a sponsor.

Confirmation preparation is a two year program of study at the Church of Saint Luke. Students must complete both a Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation year prior to receiving Confirmation in the late spring of their Confirmation year. Please contact the Director of Faith Formation for enrollment information at 570-421-9097 ext. 105, or by email at religiouseducation@churchofsaintluke.org.

*Catholic School Students
Families with children enrolled in Catholic school must register their child with the Faith Formation Office in order for their child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of Saint Luke. Students may, but are not required to attend regular religious education classes in preparation for the Sacrament. However, Catholic school students and their families are required to participate in parent meetings/workshops, prayer experiences, retreats and rehearsals. Please contact the Faith Formation Office for registration information at 570-421-9097 ext. 105 or by email at religiouseducation@churchofsaintluke.org.

*OCIC- Order of Christian Initiation for Children
Students in grades 9 through 12 who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, may register for the OCIC program in order to receive these sacraments. The OCIC program is a two year program. The first year, the student enrolls in our typical faith formation program. The second year, the student enrolls in our typical faith formation program and as well as OCIC classes. Please contact the Faith Formation Office for registration information at 570-421-9097 ext. 105 or by email at religiouseducation@churchofsaintluke.org.