Imprinted with a spiritual seal by the Holy Spirit, Confirmation is “an increase and deepening of baptismal grace” (CCC 1302). United with Christ through Baptism, nourished by the Eucharist, the “confirmed person receives the power to profess faith in Christ publicly” (Summa Theologiae III, 72, 4, ad 2). Each Christian is called by Christ to evangelise, to make known to the world the message of the Good News. It is through the grace received in Confirmation that the Holy Spirit enables us to evangelise. During preparation for Confirmation, the candidates form a deeper union with Christ and a greater understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. They are guided on a journey toward understanding their place in the universal Church and the parish community.

Young people in Year 9 or above who regularly attend Church and celebrate the Sunday Eucharist at St Lawrence’s can enrol on our Confirmation programme. Enrolment takes place in the autumn and the Sacrament is celebrated after Easter. The programme includes discussions led by catechists, guest speakers, a Day of Recollection and visit to Westminster Cathedral for a guided tour of the ‘Mother Church’. Confirmation programme details are published in our parish newsletter.