The Parish of St Kessog’s is a Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh

St Anthony’s Church Balfron

St Kessog’s Church Blanefield

Confirmation

Confirmation is a sign that a person has reached maturity and is now able to take responsibility for their own faith. It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism.

The sacrament of confirmation can be divided into four parts:

  1. Presentation of the candidate – The individuals awaiting confirmation are summoned.
  2. Renewal of baptismal vows – The individuals renew the promises made at their baptism.
  3. Laying on of hands – The candidate being confirmed kneels before the bishop, who reads out the candidate’s chosen confirmation name. A sponsor places their right hand on the shoulder of the candidate and the bishop lays his hands on the candidate’s head. This is to call down the power and blessing of God.
  4. Anointing with chrism – The bishop then anoints the candidate with chrism, which is holy oil. The bishop then makes a sign of the cross on the candidate’s forehead, saying the words “be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit”. The bishop then says “peace be with you”, which the candidate repeats back to the bishop.