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.  If you did not complete a year of Confirmation preparation during your 9th Grade year, 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

The  Faith Formation year begins on Wednesday, September 18!

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

September 25
October 23
November 20
December 11
(Confirmation 2 Retreat December 16-18)
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
June 4 (if needed)

**THESE ARE REQUIRED ONLY FOR THOSE IN SECOND-YEAR OF PREP**

Please have your Sponsor attend these meetings as well.