Confirmation, along with Baptism and the Eucharist, forms what the Church calls the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. These three sacraments work together to build a strong foundation for a full and active Catholic life.

While Baptism begins our life in Christ, Confirmation completes and strengthens it. Through the anointing with sacred chrism and the laying on of hands, we receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This gives us the grace to grow stronger in our faith, to live it out boldly, and to share it with others.

As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
"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." (CCC 1285)

If you’re a baptized Catholic who has not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation—welcome! It’s never too late to complete your initiation into the Church.

At St. Frances of Rome, we offer a path specifically designed for adults who are ready to take this important next step in their faith. The process includes a series of sessions focused on deepening your understanding of the Catholic faith, growing in prayer, and preparing your heart to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Whether you’ve been away from the Church or have been actively involved but just missed this sacrament, we’re here to support you.

The steps are simple and meaningful—and we’ve outlined them in the graphic below so you can see what to expect and how to begin.

• Step 1: Complete the Online Registration Form
  • Fall Registration - Closed
  • Spring Registration - Registration opens in December 2025!
• Step 2: Pay the registration fee online or visit the Parish Office to pay by cash or check.
  • Registration Fee = $100/person
• Step 3:  Individuals will need to submit their birth certificate, baptism certificate, and first communion certificate to the coordinator at the Parish Office or via email. Married individuals will also need to submit copies of their marriage license.

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