Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Church

"The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.' After saying this, he breathed on them and said: 'Receive the Holy Spirit."
John 20:20-22

Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. The Sacrament of Confirmation draws us into a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit, which we received at Baptism. Through this sacrament, we confirm the presence of the baptismal gifts we have already received; we are sealed with the gift - undeserved and unearned - of the Holy Spirit.

The typical age for Confirmation is eighth grade, following a period of preparation. Teens at Gate of Heaven are prepared for this sacrament through the Religious Education program. For more information contact Sunny Cesarini, Director of Religious Education, at (570) 675-2121.

Sacrament of Confirmation
From the Catholic Encyclopedia: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04215b.htm

Gate of Heaven parish is a faith community of catholic believers who are baptized into union with the one holy catholic and apostolic church. We worship God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, led by the Holy Spirit and who propagate the faith and serve others, faithful to the teaching of the church. As a parish, we invite all to come and be welcome among us.

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