“Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit an order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds” (Catechism of the Catholic Church p. 1316).For youth entering the ninth grade, our parish offers a Sacramental Preparation Program led by a team of catechists who journey with families to help further develop the faith of their child. As the youth begin to mature in age, we challenge them to deepen their faith by completing community service hours, activities to explore the Saints, attend Youth Group, and live a retreat.