"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation', whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For‘by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
Catechism of the Catholic Church §1285
When?
Dates for the celebration of Confirmation are listed below:
CONFIRMATION 2025
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St Patrick’s PS |
Sat 17 May 12.30pm Sat 17 May 3.00pm
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St Patrick’s St Patrick’s
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Edendork PS Windmill Integrated PS
Laghey PS Clintyclay PS Dungannon PS Other Schools & Adults |
Sunday 18 May 2.00pm
Sunday18 May 4.30pm
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St Patrick’s
St Patrick's |
In order to keep the attendance at Confirmation ceremonies to a reasonable number - we strongly suggest that just the immediate family of the child making their Confirmation attends the ceremony. (That is - mother, father, brothers and sisters.) A sponsor for the child making their Confirmation, in additional to the immediate family, may also attend.
Sacramental preparation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is usually done through the schools in conjunction with teachers, parents and the school chaplains.
