Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.”

-CCC1285

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Children: The Parish prepares children for the Sacrament of Confirmation in a two year program, through the Faith Formation Program. For more information click here or call Norma Hernandez at the Faith formation office at 708.968.6474.

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Adults: OCIA is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and is the process by which one is initiated — baptized, confirmed and receives the Eucharist — in the Catholic Church. Those interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing their sacrament, can click here for more information.