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“The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: 

a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, 

A spirit of counsel and of strength, 

a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord”

     Isaiah 11:2

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Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ

and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifts, and his biddings - 

in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.

CCC#1309

In the Diocese of Fort Worth, the preparation process for the Candidate for Confirmation

takes place in the home parish of the candidate.  In order for this preparation process to begin, 

there are a few requirements that must be met.  


In short summary, the candidate must be in a place of active engagement toward's their faith, which means they go to Sunday Mass, have an age appropriate understanding of what the sacrament is about, and are involved in the life of the parish in some way, such as involved in Youth Ministry, etc.  

More details can be found below. 

  • Readiness


    Am I ready?

    • Do I believe in God?
    • Do I attend Mass?
    • Do I desire this?
    • Do I desire to live my faith into adulthood?
    • Do I know what it means to walk with Jesus?
    • Am I 15 or older?
    • Am I doing this because I want to, or are my parents/grandparents making me?



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  • Requirements


    To prepare for Confirmation at St. Patrick

    • You must be registered parishioners
    • Youth must be 15 or older by the time of the Confirmation
    • Must submit a recent copy of the Baptismal Certificate from the Parish of Baptism
    • Must choose a sponsor in good standing with the Catholic Church
    • Must be either enrolled in Youth Ministry, or attend a Catholic High School. 
    • Must attend the scheduled sessions leading up to Confirmation. 

    2022 - 2023 Meetings


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  • Sponsor Information


    For Sponsors:

    • Must be 16 years of age or older, and have received all of their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
    • Must be a Catholic in Good Standing (Attends Mass, if married, married in the Church, believes the faith)
    • Should be an individual that is a Christian Witness of the faith
    • Cannot be a parent of the individual being Confirmed.
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Confirmation For Adults


Throughout the year, St. Patrick Cathedral will be offering sacramental preparation classes for adults wishing to be Confirmed. Candidates must be baptized Catholics in good standing with the Church, such as actively attending Mass (or in the process of beginning again) and have made their First Communion, and if married, your marriage must be in the Catholic Church.  


Upcoming Sessions

No sessions are scheduled at this time.  


Requirements for those needing just Confirmation:

  • A recent notated copy of your notated Baptismal Certificate (6 months). 
  • A Sponsor who is also a Catholic in Good Standing:  Sponsor Info | Letter of Good Standing
  • If married, it must be in the Catholic Church
  • Attendance at the Scheduled Prep sessions when they happen
  • Go to Confession prior to the Confirmation Date.  

If you are married, but not in the Church, please contact the Tribunal

and they will be able to more quickly help.


Tribunal


If you have not been involved in your faith for a number of years, or also need to make your First Confession and Receive First Communion, please go here: 

 

RCIA


Please Contact the Formation office with any other questions.  email |  Phone


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    Confirmation


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