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    Confirmation

    Confirmation strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Discover how our parish prepares young people and adults for this sacrament.
    We provide formation sessions, sponsor guidance, and practical information about the ceremony itself.

    Confirmation strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Discover how our parish prepares young people and adults for this sacrament.

    Confirmation at a Glance

    Notice period
    Preparation usually begins several months in advance. Families will be contacted by the parish when registration opens.

    Who to contact
    Carryduff
    Parish Office – 028 9081 2238
    drumbo@downandconnor.org

    Saintfield
    Parish Office – 028 97510237
    saintfield@downandconnor.org

    Who can be confirmed
    Confirmation is typically celebrated with pupils in Primary 7 as part of the parish–school programme.

    What you’ll need

    • Baptism certificate (if baptised outside the parish)

    • Confirmation name

    • Sponsor’s name (must be a practising Catholic)

    Preparation
    Candidates take part in parish- and school-based preparation sessions leading up to the Sacrament.

    Strengthened by the Holy Spirit

    Confirmation completes the Sacraments of Initiation and strengthens the gifts first received at Baptism.

    Through Confirmation, young people are called to live their faith more fully and take an active role in the life of the Church.

    What is Confirmation? +

    Confirmation is the Sacrament in which the Holy Spirit strengthens the candidate to witness to Christ in word and action.

    Choosing a Confirmation name and sponsor +

    Candidates choose a saint’s name and a sponsor who will support them in living their faith.

    Preparation programme +

    Preparation includes prayer, reflection, and learning about the Holy Spirit, often in collaboration with local schools.

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    Contact Carryduff & Saintfield Pastoral Area

    Parish Office

    546 Saintfield Rd,
    Carryduff, Belfast
    BT8 8EU
    Mon to Fri 8am-1:30pm

    028 9081 2238

    drumbo@downandconnor.org

    Parish Office

    33 Crossgar Road,
    Saintfield
    BT24 7JE
    Mon, Wed 11am-1:30 pm,
    Thurs 11am-12pm

    028 97510237

    saintfield@downandconnor.org

      Carryduff Saintfield Pastoral Area

      A Welcoming Faith Community Serving Drumbo & Carryduff, Saintfield & Carrickmannon Parishes

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      Immaculate Heart Of Mary, Carryduff

      Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, BT8 8EX

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      Mary Mother of the Church, Saintfield

      33 Crossgar Rd, Ballynahinch BT24 7JE

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      St Joseph’s Church, Carrickmannon

      Carrickmannon Rd, Carrickmannon BT23 6JS

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      Parish Office

      Parish Office

      546 Saintfield Rd,
      Carryduff, Belfast
      BT8 8EU
      Mon to Fri 8am-1:30pm

      028 9081 2238

      drumbo@downandconnor.org

      Parish Office

      33 Crossgar Road,
      Saintfield
      BT24 7JE
      Mon, Wed 11am-1:30 pm,
      Thurs 11am-12pm

      028 97510237

      saintfield@downandconnor.org
      Carryduff Saintfield Pastoral Area

      A Welcoming Faith Community Serving Drumbo & Carryduff, Saintfield & Carrickmannon Parishes

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      Immaculate Heart Of Mary, Carryduff

      Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, BT8 8EX

      Get Directions →

      Mary Mother of the Church, Saintfield

      33 Crossgar Rd, Ballynahinch BT24 7JE

      Get Directions →

      St Joseph’s Church, Carrickmannon

      Carrickmannon Rd, Carrickmannon BT23 6JS

      Get Directions →

      Parish Office

      Parish Office

      546 Saintfield Rd,
      Carryduff, Belfast
      BT8 8EU
      Mon to Fri 8am-1:30pm

      028 9081 2238

      drumbo@downandconnor.org

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