Confirmation at Sacred Heart
For Catholics, Confirmation is a crucial step alongside Baptism and Eucharist. It’s one of three Sacraments of Initiation. Confirmation strengthens the graces received in Baptism and marks a renewed, personal choice to follow the faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285).
Inspired by the Holy Spirit descending on the Apostles at Pentecost, Confirmation equips the recipient with the seven gifts of the Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and reverence for God (CCC 1303).
The Bishop performs the ceremony. They anoint the forehead of the confirmand with a special oil, chrism, while saying, “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit” (CCC 1319). This outward ritual signifies an internal strengthening, empowering the person to live as a mature Christian and confidently share their faith with the world (USCCB, Confirmation). As Pope Saint John Paul II said, “Confirmation should be seen as a necessary completion, a maturing of baptismal grace” (Fidei Depositum, 11).
Sacrament of Confirmation – April 19, 2026 / 11:00 AM
(for children 12 yrs – 16 yrs old)
IMPORTANT REMINDERS: The parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish Calgary(Applicants age 12-16 year old) are our priority for the registration. We can only open Confirmation Preparations to the non-Sacred Heart Parishioners if there are available slots (there are some additional requirements). We will notify you here if applications for non-Sacred Heart Parishioners become available. Thank you and God bless!
SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS:
- The Sponsor must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church and be at least 16 years of age.
- The Sponsor must be a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church.
- While not being the candidate’s parents, the Sponsor is someone whom the Candidate trusts, admires, and know will be there for them.
- The Sponsor can be a friend of the family, a relative, or a member of our parish.
- Attach a copy of the Sponsor’s Confirmation certificate or an annotated baptism certificate which has the Confirmation details included.
