Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. 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."

WHO CAN RECEIVE THIS SACRAMENT?

Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation.Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a unity, it follows that "the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time," for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete.

At St. Anthony's...

• The Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred upon our young members who are in Grades 7 and 8, by a Diocesan or visiting Bishop.
• Confirmation will be scheduled for a Sunday in the Easter Season, but only in even years, e.g. 2017,  2019, etc.
• Youth attending St. Anthony School will receive instruction at the school and in the parish.
• Youth attending a public school are required to prepare through home catechesis provided by the Diocese of Hamilton http://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/catechesis/correspondence/ 
• Contact the parish priest for more information.

 To register, please download the "Confirmation registration form" from Contact --> Registration

 Confirmation 2017