Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.
This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.
Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor
Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Its effects are to:
Confirmation configures Catholics for a full and active mission of service to Christ. In this sense Confirmation is a spiritual “growing up.”
Confirmation imprints in the soul a character, a certain spiritual and indelible Sign, and so can only be received validly once. Confirmed persons are called to profess faith in Christ publicly, and to spread the Gospel message, in accord with the ability and circumstances of their life. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Confirmation are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Receiving this Sacrament, with Baptism and Communion, completes a Catholic's initiation into the one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
The Sacrament of Confirmation builds on what was begun in Baptism and what was nourished in Holy Eucharist. It completes the process of initiation into the Christian community and it matures the soul for the work ahead.
If you are interested in being confirmed, 2021 adult confirmation classes, contact Fr. Pat Crino, Pastor at:
520.577.8780, extension 115
FatherCrino@diocesetucson.org