Confirmation

Clergy performing religious ritual indoors
“Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come.”
— St. Ambrose

At Confirmation, we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirm our baptismal promises. Greater awareness of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conferred through the anointing of chrism oil and the laying on of hands by the Bishop.

Are you a baptized Catholic who hasn’t received the Sacrament of Confirmation?

For Youth:

Sacramental preparation for Confirmation is a two-year program beginning in seventh grade. Click here to learn more about Sacramental Preparation or contact Christine Sanders, CRE at 717-637-1191 or csanders@hbgdiocese.org

For Adults:

Confirmation is received after preparation in our Christian Initiation Process through which a participant is received into full communion with the Catholic Church.