The sacrament of Confirmation celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit with His gifts inspired the apostles to take the step of preaching the good news. We are made members of God’s family at Baptism. At Confirmation, our Baptism is completed or “sealed” by the Holy Spirit and we are called to be Christian witnesses, just like the apostles.
The 6th class children of the parish primary schools are nominated by their parents as candidates for confirmation.
Supported by their parents, the parish and the school, they prepare for this important day where the promises made for them at Baptism are confirmed by them in the presence of the parish community.
Confirmation Dates for 2027:
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Friday 16th April 2027 1pm
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Friday 23rd April 2027 1pm
St. Joseph's Senior School: Friday 30th April 2027 1pm
Confirmation Connect Beginning of Programme:
St. Joseph's Senior School: Monday 7th Dec 2026 10am
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 8th Dec 2026 10am
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Wednesday 9th Dec 2026 10am
Ceremony of Light Dates for 2027:
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Friday 12th March 2027 10am
St. Joseph's Senior School: Monday 15th March 2027 10am
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 16th March 2027 10am
Confession for Confirmation Groups:
Holy Spirit Boys & Girls: Wednesday 7th April 2027 11am
Virgin Mary Boys & Girls: Tuesday 13th April 2027 11am
St. Joseph's Senior School: Monday 19th April 2027 11am
Please complete and submit the online Registration Form by Friday 30th October 2026 if you wish your son or daughter to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2027.
The registration form will close on 30th October 2026, if your child has not been registered by then it will be presumed you are opting your child out of Confirmation for 2027.
If you need help to complete the form online please contact the parish office.
Proof of baptism is a requirement in order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
If your child was baptised in any of the Parish Churches, - (Virgin Mary, Holy Spirit or St. Joseph's) - you do not need to supply
a baptism certificate. The parish will be able to verify your child's baptism in our parish registers.
If your child was baptised in any other Church, please contact that Church
and request a baptism certificate.
When you get the baptism certificate, please post it or drop it in to the Parish Office or
email a copy of it to the Parish at stpappinssacraments@gmail.com
The Parish office is open Monday to Thursday 9am - 2pm
Click the link below to complete the online Registration Form :
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The information you provide in this Registration Form will be used by St. Pappin's Parish to facilitate the preparation and celebration of Confirmation. It will not be used for any other purpose.
This Registration Form will be deleted once the sacrament of Confirmation has taken place.