“Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.
ACTS 8:14-17
Confirmation
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.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285
The Restored Order
The Archdiocese of Denver is in the process of restoring the order of the Sacraments of Initiation. These three sacraments are originally intended to be received in this order: Baptism, Confirmation then Holy Eucharist. The sacrament that fully initiates a person into the Catholic Church is Holy Eucharist (First Communion).
For the 2019-2020 year, LOTW will be fully participating in the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation: 2nd Graders will receive their First Reconciliation. 3rd Graders will receive their Confirmation and First Eucharist. For more information on the Restored Order visit saintsdenver.com or contact Gayle or Sherwood in the Parish office.
To watch a video about the Restored Order and to read the Pastoral Letter “Saints Among Us” from Archbishop Aquila please visit www.Archden.org/Saints.
Elementary
2019 – 2020 Elementary Faith Formation Program Children will receive Confirmation and First Eucharist beginning in 3rd grade.
Light of the World children will prepare and celebrate First Reconciliation in 2nd grade. All children in 3rd grade and older who have not received Confirmation and/or First Eucharist will be placed in the appropriate Sacramental Preparation class.
Pricing Info:
Elementary Faith Formation = $50 | Confirmation/Eucharist = additional $10.
Please contact us at 303-973-3969 for more information about receiving this Sacrament!
6th to 12th Grade
6th to 12th graders meet for Confirmation once a month on Sundays AND participate in the Youth Program. Students need to register for our Youth Program, either Junior High or Senior High depending on grade, AND register for the Confirmation program. The forms are below:
**Pricing Info: Youth Group = $50, Confirmation = additional $10.**
For more information on our youth ministry click here!
Adult Confirmation
Are you an adult looking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Contact Sherwood here or call the office at 303-973-3969 and register for the RCIA program here!
