Confirmation
Confirmation at St. Christina Parish
Confirmation is the Sacrament in which baptized persons receive a special grace which strengthens them for the profession of the Christian faith. In the Latin Rite, Confirmation is usually conferred by the Bishop, who lays his hands on the recipients, making the sign of the Cross with chrism on their foreheads, while he says: “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Ordinary Form) or “I sign thee with the sign of the cross and confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Extraordinary Form).
The young people of St. Christina Church who receive Confirmation obtain a special grace to profess the faith. On their souls are imprinted an indelible character, and so Confirmation can only be received once. When preparing for this Sacrament, the young person typically selects the name of a favorite saint for his Confirmation name. Religious Education Requires 2 years of Formation starting in 7th Grade.
The person to be confirmed is to have a Catholic sponsor 16 years of age or a godparent. The sponsor’s function is to take care that the person confirmed behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfils the duties inherent in this Holy Sacrament.
For more information, please contact Alison Chandler, Coordinator of Religious Education at 773-779-7181 or religioused@stchristinaparish.org.
SERVICE OUTREACH
As people are grounded in the Roman Catholic Faith, we are ever aware of the importance of passing on the faith to our children. A key component of this mission is the preparation of our children for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In the past, it seemed that as a child entered seventh grade, he or she was automatically expected to understand the importance of service hours. It was assumed that all students knew that service hours were to be done in the spirit of the greatest commandment - Love your neighbor and love your God.
As bright as our children are, however, we must be more aware than ever just how important it is to guide our children through life’s experiences and challenges. We do this best by acting as Christian role models. We have learned that without parental support and involvement, Confirmation preparation and service to others means nothing more than something to “get done". Parents and Guardians are the most important people in the child’s life. Confirmation preparation will only be meaningful and lasting if you are involved. We are asking that you read and discuss this information carefully with your child. It explains the service hour requirements. It also stipulates that the service must occur under the supervision of and adult and has due dates for completion.
For more information, please contact Alison Chandler, Coordinator of Religious Education at 773-779-7181 or religioused@stchristinaparish.org.
2026-2026 St. Christina - Confirmation Calendar
| Date | Event | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2025 at 10:30 AM | Mass of Enrollment for Confirmandi | St. Christina Church |
| 9/28/2025 or 9/30/2025 During Class | 8th Grade Paperwork Due: Confirmation Information Form, Sponsor Form, Copy of Baptism and Communion Certificates, Sponsor Interview and My Confirmation Saint Worksheet | St. Christina School |
| 10/28/2025 from 6-8 PM | 8th Graade Retreat with Fr. Tom McCarthy (Parents/Guardians, Sponsors and Candidates attend) | St. Christina Church |
| 12/4/2025 at 6:00 PM | 7th and 8th Grade Reconciliation | St. Christina Church |
| 1/8/2026 | Confirmation Retreat with Fr. Tom McCarthy (Candidates Only) | St. Christina Church |
| 1/11/2026 | 8th Grade Presentation of the Cross, Creed and Lord's Prayer | St. Christina Church |
| 2/1/2026 or 2/3/2026 During Class | 8th Grafe Volunteer Hours, Letter to Bishop and Shield Artwork Due - 7th Grade Service Project Due | St. Christina School |
| 2/22/2026 or 2/24/2026 During Class | 7th Grade Saint Posters Due | St. Christina School |
| 3/1/2026 or 3/3/2026 During Class | 7th Grade Saint Reports Due | St. Christina School |
| 4/7/2026 ot 4/12/2026 During Class | 7th Grade Volunteer Hours | St. Christina School |
| 4/13/2026 | Confirmation Practice | St. Christina Church |
| 4/14/2026 at 6:00 PM | Confirmation Mass with Bishop Larry Sullican | St. Christina Church |
| 4/30/2026 at 6:30 PM | Incoming 8th Grade Parents Meeting (Current 7th Grade Students) | St. Christina Church |
