Confirmation
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Lower confirmation ages, stronger catechesis: Dioceses seek to strengthen faith of youth
These decisions indicate a growing desire to strengthen the formation of youth in the Catholic faith. Read more
Pope Francis: Confirmation is the ‘sacrament of witness,’ not the ‘sacrament of goodbye’
The Holy Father during his Wednesday general audience said confirmation is a “gift of God” and a “milestone” that should... Read more
Retired NBA star Gordon Hayward enters Catholic Church in Rome: Exclusive interview
And what a beginning it was for the former Celtics player, who received the sacraments of initiation and first Communion... Read more
Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being... Read more
Italian bishop suspends selecting godparents for baptism and sponsors for confirmation
Bishop Mario Vaccari of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli in Italy said he made his decision because “emotional ties” have been prioritized over... Read more
Boy walks 7 miles on muddy roads to receive confirmation, gets a blessing from the pope
The night before confirmation, the boy’s parents began to worry because the family vehicles were not going to make it... Read more
Senate confirms military appointments, bypassing pro-life blockade by Tuberville
Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked unanimous consent for seven months in protest of the Department of Defense’s pro-abortion policies. Read more
Cardinal Nichols: Traditional rite confirmations no longer permitted
The Latin Mass Society urged the cardinal to reconsider his stance. Read more
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years
A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more
Dublin archbishop: Government advice to delay First Communions, confirmations seems ‘discriminatory’
Archbishop Dermot Farrell expressed ‘profound regret’ at the lack of government engagement over the guidelines. Read more
Irish Catholic dioceses to go ahead with First Communions, confirmations after government advises delay
‘The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,’ a bishop said. Read more
'Chosen' aims to evangelize during confirmation prep
A confirmation program developed for parishes aims to call young people to deeper conversions, while teaching them the truths of... Read more
New bishop confirms 62 inmates in Spanish prison
In one his first acts following his ordination as bishop, a prelate in Spain confirmed 62 inmates at the Murcia... Read more
Gallup diocese restores order of sacraments of initiation
Bishop James Wall of Gallup has announced in a pastoral letter the restoration of the order of the sacraments of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is not just the bishops – it's everyone
Pope Francis Wednesday said that the sacrament of Confirmation is a gift meant to be shared with other people, both... Read more
The Holy Spirit is the invisible gift of God, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that confirmation is the sacrament in which Catholics are marked with a seal that solidifies their... Read more
The Holy Spirit makes our works effective, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit helps Catholics to do good works by giving them the gifts they need to be effective 'salt... Read more
Bishop confirms 15 inmates at Mexican prison visited by Pope Francis
Bishop José Guadalupe Torres Campos of Ciudad Juárez, in Chihuahua state, Mexico, conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 15 inmates... Read more
Nearly 80 prisoners baptized in Argentina
Seventy-eight prisoners were baptized, confirmed, and received their First Holy Communion in an Argentine prison Dec. 1. Read more
New Hampshire diocese becomes latest to restore order of sacraments
In the name of raising up lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, another U.S. Latin-rite diocese has decided to restore confirmation... Read more
