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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
In the Diocese of Buffalo, the Sacrament of Confirmation is usually celebration in the high school years as completion of the Sacraments of Initiation. Celebration of this sacrament invites the unique charisms of the Holy Spirit to be fully embraced by the candidate.
Ideally, preparation for this sacrament follows at least two years of high school religious education either in the parish program or Catholic high school. For more information about this program, please contact St. John’s Religious Education Office.
Some adults who have been baptized may also feel drawn to complete their initiation into the Catholic faith through the Sacrament of Confirmation. This process gives personal attention to the specific needs of the adult candidate so that they can enter fully into the preparation process.
To learn more about the Sacrament of Confirmation, please click here.
Please visit our R.C.I.A. page for more information on adult Confirmation.
The youth of the parish receive the Sacrament of Confirmation each spring, of their sophomore year. Special preparation classes (3) are scheduled prior to the confirmation date, for adults 20 years and older, who were never confirmed. These classes review basic Catholic teaching as well as bringing candidates “up-to-date” in their faith. The adults join the youth and are confirmed at the same ceremony. Interested parishioners are asked to call the rectory for details.
R.C.I.A. is the process through which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pastoral Minister is joined by lay men and women who meet regularly with those seeking initiation into the church through Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. Un baptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, baptized Catholic but never catechized, and/or those interested in learning more about the faith are welcomed.
The gatherings begin in the early fall, with the schedule determined by the availability of the group. Besides basic Catholic teaching, the candidates and catechumens learn about church history, the Bible, the church year, etc. On designated Sundays, the group is dismissed after the homily, to a place where they discuss the scriptures of the day and apply them to their lives.
Reception of the sacraments usually takes place at the Easter Vigil, if the team and the candidates determine they are ready for this final step.
Interested parishioners are asked to call the rectory for details.