Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the Word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the holy Spirit. |
Catholics confirm their faith every time they state the Creed, but that confirmation is sacramental only once. Read more about the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Bible and in other ancient documents here.
PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Children prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation by attending religious education classes. Go to our Religious Education page to learn how to register or volunteer as a Catechist. Adults also prepare for this Sacrament by attending religious education courses. Go to our RCIA page to find out how to register or volunteer on the RCIA/RICA team. For a description of what Catholics believe, go to our "What we Believe" page. |