Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “Sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.”…(Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 1285)

The Sacrament of Adult Confirmation at St Patrick’s Cathedral is in English and takes place twice a year at Pentecost and again in the latter part of the year at the 11am Solemn Mass.

Adult Confirmation Candidates must be prepared by their local parish priest and receive a Confirmation card from their Priest on completion of their preparation.

Candidates are required to attend an information session on the Thursday prior to the Confirmation at 7:30pm at the Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street East Melbourne (enter via the Lansdowne Street car park). Candidates must bring with them to the information session their Baptism Certificate, Confirmation Card and Sponsor.

It is customary to make an offering to the Church on the occasion of your Confirmation.

If you aspire to have your Adult Confirmation here at the Cathedral please contact your Parish Priest first.  For further enquiries please contact the Parish Administration on 9662 2233.