Confirmation is the completion of the process of initiation into the family of Christ and is preceded by Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. It is one of the 7 Sacraments of Catholicism.
Performed by the Bishop, the confirmation rituals involve laying on of hands as well as anointing with holy oils. In addition, the person chooses a new name which is generally the name of a saint and is added to the Christian name after being confirmed by the Bishop.
Please download all THREE documents so that you will be well-informed about the choice of your Sponsor, and so that the Sponsor will be well-informed of his or her responsibility and the need to receive a Reference from his or her Parish Priest well in advance of the celebration of the Confirmation Mass.
Registration Form for OLEM Confirmation – Teenagers
Registration Form for OLEM Confirmation – Adults
Sponsor Form for OLEM Confirmation
Diocese of East Anglia Confirmation Guidelines
We are now accepting registrations for the 2023-2024 course, due to begin in the autumn. Dates and further details will be established in due course. Please submit completed application forms or any queries to confirmation@olem.org.uk.