‘Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, those who have been born anew in Baptism receive the inexpressible Gift, the Holy Spirit himself, by which they are endowed … with special strength … they are bound more intimately to the Church … and are more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith …. as true witnesses of Christ’.                                                                 

From an Apostolic Constitution on the Sacrament of Confirmation issued by Pope Paul IV, (1971).

Confirmation confirms and strengthens the baptised Christian to follow Jesus whose life they come to share through Baptism. Confirmation connects a person more deeply into the church community, a connection, which was begun in Baptism, and one, which is fully recognised through sharing in the Eucharist.

In the Archdiocese of Sydney, Confirmation completes initiation into the Church.

At St Charles Borromeo, Confirmation is offered to children in Year 6 or above who have made their First Communion. It is celebrated in May – June each year, as close as possible to the Feast of Pentecost.