"In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ" (USCCB).

While the Sacrament of Confirmation is the end of the initiation into the faith, Confirmation is really the beginning of a new life where we become doers of the Word instead of only hearers. Confirmation completes the good work begun in Baptism and allows us through the strength of the Eucharist, to live a full and active life in the faith.

At St. Matthew, students normally receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during their 10th grade year. Students must be enrolled in the LIFE TEEN program for two (2) consecutive years before receiving Confirmation. During the second year of LIFE TEEN, the student must attend Confirmation preparation classes in addition to the regular LIFE TEEN classes.

For more information about the Confirmation program, please contact our Youth Minister, Evelyn Fuller at, 770-964-5804.