The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God's Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission.  Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.  The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John.  Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church.  After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.

Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.  . . .  We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is"sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.

~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston requires two years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation -
usually beginning with 9th Grade and receiving the Sacrament at the end of 10th Grade. 
You must be Baptized and have received both your First Reconciliation and First Communion. 
You must be in (at least) 9th grade.

If you did not complete your first year of Confirmation preparation
during your 9th Grade year but are still in high school, it's ok, start now! 
 

Confirmation requirements include Year 1 & 2 
Wednesday night Youth Nights*,
and Year 2 once-a-month Sacrament Sundays* with your Sponsor.

**These are required for Public AND Private School Students
 

Sacrament Sunday Dates for 2022-2023 
(In-Person, with Sponsor or Parent, Parish Hall 7-8:30pm)

September 24 (Lesson 1 of 8)
October 29 (Lesson 2 of 8)
November 3-5 (Confirmation II Retreat): Dickinson, Texas
November 19 (Lesson 3 of 8)
No Sacrament Sunday in December
January 28 (Lesson 4 of 8)
February 25 (Lesson 5 of 8)
March 24 (Lesson 6 of 8)
April 28 (Lesson 7 of 8)
May 26 (Lesson 8 of 8)
June 9 (Make-Up Day Hold)
 

**THESE ARE REQUIRED ONLY FOR THOSE IN SECOND-YEAR OF PREP**
**If you miss any of these, you must complete the Make Up work for each session missed**

Please have your Sponsor attend these meetings as well.

Confirmation for this School Year is scheduled for
TBD by Archdiocese

Registration is Open Now!
Please see Faith Formation - High School to Register.

Are you a New Family? Register as Church Parishioners HERE