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Confirmation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…”<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
– Acts 1:8<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Confirmation isn\u2019t Catholic graduation\u2014it\u2019s a beginning. A commissioning. A bold \u201cyes\u201d to the adventure of faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At St. Anthony of Padua, we believe Confirmation is a powerful and personal encounter with the Holy Spirit that strengthens young people to live as intentional disciples. It\u2019s about more than checking a box\u2014it\u2019s about stepping into the mission Christ has for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is it for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Confirmation preparation at St. Anthony of Padua is a two-year journey that begins in 7th grade and concludes at the end of 8th grade. It’s open to all youth in our parish\u2014those who attend St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School and those who participate in our Religious Education program through Ignite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter where students go to school, we walk this journey together as one community, growing in faith and preparing to receive the grace of the Holy Spirit through this powerful sacrament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does preparation work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in one of two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n