Confirmation Archives

Confirmation program seeks to deepen youth’s relationship with Christ

Jun 1, 2019

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By Charles C. Camosy

Pope Francis: The Church is not just the bishops – it’s everyone

Jun 6, 2018

Pope Francis on Wednesday said that the sacrament of Confirmation is a gift meant to be shared with other people, both inside and outside of the Church, which he stressed is not only the hierarchy, but is made up of all baptized faithful.

By Elise Harris, CNA

The Holy Spirit makes our works effective, Pope Francis says

May 23, 2018

The Holy Spirit helps Catholics to do good works by giving them the gifts they need to be effective ‘salt and light’ in the world, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.

By Hannah Brockhaus

New Hampshire diocese becomes latest to restore order of sacraments

Jun 19, 2017

A Latin-rite diocese in New Hampshire has begun the process of restoring the reception of the sacraments to the traditional order of baptism, confirmation and first Holy Communion. The goal is to make sure Catholics understand that formation in the Catholic faith is “lifelong.”

By Peter Jesserer Smith

No more Godfathers in land of Corleone, Italian bishop decrees

Mar 17, 2017

In the Sicilian archdiocese of Monreale, where the village of Corleone made famous in ‘The Godfather’ is located, Archbishop Michele Pennisi has decreed that mob bosses may no longer serve as godfathers in baptisms or sponsors for confirmations.

By Crux Staff

Francis: I also walked in the darkness of faith; pray and be patient

Jan 17, 2017

Even the pope has crises of faith. Pope Francis told a small group of recently confirmed youths that the difficulties of life may sometimes cause doubt and darkness but if you pray and are patient God will rekindle your faith.

By Claire Giangravè