Through Confirmation, baptized Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as did the apostles on Pentecost.

"Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit...in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.... Catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309).

Who? Our youth at St. Mary's receive this powerful sacrament during their 9th grade year, with prior catechesis in the parish or in Catholic school.

What? Our preparation process for Confirmation will be twofold: attendance at the Youth Group nights on Wednesdays throughout the year, as well as 4 Super Sundays (2 Sundays per semester at the 11:00 am Mass, with lunch and Confirmation sessions immediately following). Gatherings will be held in the St. Mary's Gym and Cafeteria, mainly.

When? Our Confirmation Mass this year will be during the month of May, 2020. (Exact date still TBD with the Bishop.) This is a time to invite your family and close friends and to celebrate this powerful gift of the Holy Spirit together as a community and a family in Christ.

For adults who would like to join the Catholic Church or who were baptized but never confirmed, the parish offers a specialized program. Click here to learn more: https://smtaylor.org/rcia.  For information about Adult Confirmation preparation, please contact Deacon David Pustka at deacon.david@stmarystaylor.org or call 512-309-4049.

Have a question?
For information about Confirmation preparation for high schoolers, please contact Aaron Barta at aaron.barta@stmarystaylor.org or call 512-352-2133.