Confirmation

Confirmation deepens baptismal grace and bestows the gifts of the Holy Spirit upon the recipient in preparation for becoming a mature disciple of Christ. Confirmation fortifies recipients to witness, defend and share our beautiful faith by word and example.

Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation where a baptized person receives an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which unites them more perfectly to Jesus and the Church and strengthens them to live out the Church's mission.

Bishop Ricken will be coming to Oshkosh to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2026.  The discernment and preparation process begins THIS SUMMER with individual Confirmation family meetings. 

Interested families should make an initial appointment with Evan Brankin to be prepared to start formation in September.  Contact Evan at [email protected] • (920) 231-9782 or Fill out the Request a Sacrament Form

Teenagers

Confirmation preparation for teens occurs in a series of small group sessions focused on encountering Jesus and personalized spiritual growth for each person that incorporates conversations with sponsors and family. Teens also must attend a retreat and explore ministry and service opportunities as part of their formation.

Adults

Catholics who have been baptized may receive Confirmation.  It is usually open to those over the age of 16 who have also received their First Communion. 

Note: If you are an adult who has not yet – for whatever reason – received the Sacrament of Confirmation  - you are welcome to participate in preparation and discernment as well!  We have individual and group preparation options for adults as well as teenagers. 

Discerning Readiness

The USCCB provides a though provoking article on the Sacrament of Confirmation and offers the following reflection questions to help with discerning readiness for the Sacrament:

• What does it mean to be part of the Body of Christ?
• What gifts have you been given? How are you called to use those gifts to benefit others?
• Who are you called to be? What are you called to do with your life?
• What is the mission of the Church? What is your role in carrying it out? To what are you commissioned?
• How do the lives of the saints inspire you to “give off the aroma of Christ”?

To talk about your discernment and to set up a plan for your journey toward Confirmation, contact Evan Brankin at [email protected] or (920) 231-9782 or fill out the Request A Sacrament form on our website.