Confirmation

“O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.” 
                                                                                                   — St. Augustine

Just as bodies and minds grow, Catholics believe that the soul also needs to grow in the life of grace. The Sacrament of Confirmation builds on the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance, and Holy Communion, completing the process of initiation into the Catholic community.  In the Archdiocese of  Portland, nearly every parish confirms Catholic youth in their sophomore or junior years of high school, which is when the sacrament is administered in most U.S. dioceses.

Every parish is unique, so a variety of resources are available to make the Confirmation experience the best ever.

Alpha Youth Series  |  Alpha in a Catholic Context
Chosen from Ascension Press
Decision Point from Dynamic Catholic
Purpose from Life Teen

Note: Many parishes are finding success running Alpha or the Search (focused on the Kerygma) first then running something like Chosen after.