Adult Confirmation

Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation together constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit- his actions, his gifts, and his bidding – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of the Christian life.”

Confirmation preparation for adults at St. Anthony of Padua begins in September each year and runs through April. The preparation consists of weekly classes, reading, prayer, and participation in the life of the parish. The goal is to draw each person into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church in preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Adult (18+) Confirmation:

We currently hold two sessions per year for adults seeking Confirmation only. Sessions take place on Monday Nights from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM, with one session in the fall and another at the start of the new year. Specific dates will be announced in the bulletin, so we encourage parishioners to stay updated there.

Each session spans **15 weeks** and covers the following topics: 

• Welcome to Adult Confirmation / What is Faith? 
• The Sacraments: An Introduction
• The Sacrament of Baptism
• The Sacrament of Confirmation
• The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
• The Sacrament of the Eucharist 
• The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
• The Sacrament of Holy Orders
• The Sacrament of Matrimony
• The People of God  
• The Early Church  
• Social Justice
• Church History  
• Christian Moral Living
• The Dignity of Life
• A Consistent Ethic of Life

(Journey of Faith for Adults, Liguori Publications, imprimatur Potest Stephen T. Rehrauer, CSsR, Provincial, Denver Province, the Redemptorists).