"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation' "(CCC 1285). Confirmation completes baptismal grace. Through the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit, including increasing the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us. Confirmation is also strengthens us to share the love of Christ with others.

Those raised in the Catholic faith in this Archdiocese typically are confirmed during 10th grade. Preparation for Confirmation begins in 9th grade. If you  would like to inquire about your teenager being confirmed and find out more information, please contact Judy Ramsey at j.ramsey@dbqarch.org or 319.377.8402.

If you are an adult Catholic and have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, or are an adult who wants to become Catholic and receive your Sacraments, please contact Sean McVeigh at s.mcveigh@dbqarch.org or 319.377.4869 ext. 109 to learn about the process of preparing to be confirmed as an adult.

Archbishop Jackels will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our parish on                           Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2pm.

-Candidates and Sponsors should report to the church basement at 1:15 pm
-Parents should be seated in the pew at 1:45 pm for a special candle lighting Pre-Mass activity. Mass will begin promptly at 2 pm. 
-Dress code for this sacred event:  modestly dressed, pressed in your "Sunday-best". No jeans, sneakers, or heavy perfume/cologne, please. 
 

We look forward to celebrating this Sacrament with our candidates and famiies.
All parishioners are invited to join us. 

Covid update: Come, Holy Spirit!  We are working out details and times over the next few weeks adjusting to the changes Covid protocols require of us and we will get you more information as it unfolds. We are staying connected to local and national health agencies, the direction of our Archdiocese, local school and community protocols each week and will continually assess our plans up to the day of the retreat to provide a healthy and safe atmosphere for your child to experience the love of Jesus Christ on retreat. 

*Please keep Sep 6 available and open in your child's calendar for them to attend the retreat.