Confirmation

Confirmation is the second of the sacraments of initiation, completing and perfecting the grace first received at Baptism. The Catechism tells us that Confirmation roots us more deeply in the divine filiation. In other words, it helps us grow as sons and daughters of God.

Christ’s public anointing took place as He rose out of the waters of the Jordan at His Baptism. As soon as He rose out of the water, the Spirit descended upon Him and God’s voice rang out from heaven.

Similarly, at Confirmation we receive our second anointing. Whereas Baptism brought us into the family and fully made us sons and daughters, Confirmation outfits us for our mission.