The Sacrament of Confirmation
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
Youth who are in sixth grade are eligible to participate in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates are expected to register for PSR and attend sessions. Parents who home-school should contact Father Powers. All parents of sixth grade students will be contacted by letter and email. Candidates are expected to attend a retreat. A date for reception will be determined by the Diocesan Office of Worship.
STEUBENVILLE
Steubenville STL Mid-America, is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens may be a later option. The conference is an outreach of Franciscan University in partnership with the St. Louis Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry.
