Confirmation is a continuance of what has begun at our baptism; a continuance of the developing awareness and reality of faith and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. At our baptism, faith was conceived; we became part of Christ’s body; part of his Church. The Holy Spirit ensures that we are a brother or sister of Christ. Our confirmation is the gentle unfolding of what our baptism means.

When we celebrate confirmation, we celebrate the fact that we are being transformed, and that transformation will continue to take place from the day we are confirmed until we are completely one with God. We are on a journey to wholeness, peace and perfecting love.

Holy Cross Parish runs Sacramental Programme lessons once a year. This programme covers a study of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion for children aged between 7 ˝ and 15 years old who have been baptised Catholic.

Parents are encouraged to attend each lesson with their child to help the children understand the lessons and help them with their homework sheets.

The lessons are held on Sunday mornings at 10am – 11am in Holy Cross School.

Confirmation is usually held in a joint ceremony with the First Holy Communion in the Parish. The Bishop celebrates the mass with the Parish Priest assisting him.

 This programme is run by the Parish not the School, so keep an eye on the Parish newsletter as to when the next programme begins.

For more information about the programme or if you are wishing to attend, please contact the coordinator, Marie Osborne between 9am to 12pm at the Parish Office, ph 838-1558 or email pastoralworker@hendersoncatholic.org.nz.