CONFIRMATION
WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. 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.”
CCC 1285
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
The celebration of this sacrament is a huge step in your faith. In December 2024, Bishop Duca announced that the Diocese of Baton Rouge would lower the age of Confirmation to 7th Grade. To accomplish this, St. Aloysius has implemented a plan to facilitate this change by having two celebrations of Confirmation per year. Please see "Who gets Confirmed when?" on the left to see when your class is scheduled for Confirmation. Because of this transitional season, we are only accepting confirmation candidates who are registered parishioners of St. Aloysius.
If you have any questions please contact Grace Romero at gromero@aloysius.org or call the church office at 225-343-6657
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Baptized but Never Confirmed?
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism, more perfectly binds one to the Church, and enriches one with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Are you an adult Catholic who has received First Communion and First Reconciliation but have not yet been Confirmed? Soon after each new year, we offer preparation classes leading to the Rite of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. To receive more perfectly the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation email Deacon Chauvin or call the parish office 225-343-6657.