Confirmations

Preparation for Confirmation emphasizes the graces that the Holy Spirit brings. It is intended that those preparing for this Sacrament would be enabled to see the Holy Spirit working in their own lives.

Children preparing for Confirmation, usually in sixth class in primary school, often attend a retreat.

Preparation also includes an Enrollment Ceremony, The Confirmation Preparation Rituals.

Glenasmole and Holy Rosary National Schools

Confirmations 2027

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2026/2027

This is a ‘gentle reminder’ for parents of children in 2nd and 6th classes in our local parish schools who will be receiving their First Holy Communion or Confirmation during this school year to obtain a copy of your child’s baptism certificate prior to the registration meetings (usually held during October). Your child’s long form baptism certificate is required to accompany the registration form—their booking cannot be completed without it.

The Parents’ Information/Registration Meetings for First Holy Communion and Confirmation for Holy Rosary and Glenasmole Schools will take place on Thursday next, 8th October 2026.

The First Communion meeting will be at 7pm, followed by the Confirmation meeting at 8pm in Holy Rosary Church.

As per the letter sent out this week through the schools, please bring the registration form and a copy of your child’s baptism cert with you to the meeting. Please note that children do not need to attend these meetings.

Confirmation Day – Holy Rosary NS

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Confirmation Day – Glenasmole NS

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During the Confirmation ceremony the Bishop (or the priest representing him) anoints the children with chrism and says the words ‘Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit’. The Bishop also lays his hands on the children in gesture of appointing or sending. The children are called upon to be active participants in the Church. At Confirmation, children traditionally make a promise to abstain from alcohol/drugs for a given time. A Confirmation name is also selected and traditionally this is a saint’s name.

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