Confirmation

“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled ”
-Acts 2:2-4

Confirmation looks a little differnt this year due to the virus! The 8th graders at St. Matthew school will continue their preparation through the program Chosen during religion class. The PSR 8th graders will be preparing for confirmation online through the program Damascus Alive. You can register for PSR confirmation preparation here. If you have not registered for PSR Confirmation preparation yet, please do so by September 18th. 

Supplimental assignments in addition to Chosen and Damascus Alive will be given and asked to be complelted throughout the year due to the significant nature of the sacrament of confirmation. We want to make sure all the 8th graders are well empowered and well prepared before receiving this sacrament! 

In order to cover the cost of Damascus Alive as well as the Damascus Confirmation retreat, the cost for PSR Confirmation preparation is $200.

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism by increasing and deepening the Baptismal graces. Confirmation unites us more firmly to Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us, makes our bond with the Catholic Church more perfect, and gives us special strength to spread and defend the faith.

Most parishes offer Confirmation to parishioners in their early teenage years. At Saint Matthew, we prepare students for two years, usually beginning in seventh grade, to receive Confirmation at the end of their eighth grade year. Confirmation typically happens in the springtime.

For more information please contact St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School at (614) 471-4930, the St. Matthew Parish School of Religion at (614) 471-2067 or contact Maggie Smith at msmith@stmatthew.net.

If you are an adult and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the Director of RCIA at (614) 532-0626 or contact Jennifer Cabe.

*Have you been asked to be a godparent or sponsor for someone in another parish? If you are a St. Matthew parishioner who needs to show verification of your membership to another parish, click here to download a form.