Confirmation preparation 2024/5:
Confirmation is the sacrament by which we receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives us an increased ability and strength to live more fulfilled lives, to include our faith in every aspect of our lives and to build and strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is the third sacrament of Christian initiation, following Baptism and the Eucharist.
All young people of age Year 10 and above are warmly invited to take part in the parish Confirmation Preparation Programme. A key purpose of the Programme is to enable our young people to find out more about Confirmation. By participating in the Programme, you are showing a willingness to explore this, but doing so does not commit you to being Confirmed. The Programme helps you make a more informed decision on that later.
Further information and a form for expressing initial interest is available via the link
below, or by emailing [email protected].
Some key dates for the 2025 Programme:
- Information / Introduction session for the young people: Sunday 12th January 2025, 3.30pm St Bernard’s hall
- Information session for parents/guardians/carers: Thursday 16th January, 8pm, St Bernard’s hall.
- Key weekend session: 5pm Friday 28th Feb to 2.30pm Sunday 2nd March, at Worth Abbey
Previous feedback:
Some feedback from young people in recent previous years, mainly about the weekend sessions:
“It’s a truly amazing experience, nothing like I have ever been part of before, a good opportunity to meet new and old friends. All the catechists are very lovely and welcoming and are happy to help with absolutely anything.”
“It was a lot better than I initially expected.”
“Spending time together was good, funny and positive”
“It was good to hear and express different opinions”
“It was fun as well as informative”
“I liked the opportunity to ask ANYTHING I understand more about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit”
“It made Jesus feel close to me – more like a friend than an authority figure”