Saint Anthony of Padua
Roman Catholic Church
East Northport, NY 11731

    CONFIRMATION is the one of the three sacraments of Initiation.  It completes the Sacrament of
    Baptism, sealing the person with the Holy Spirit.  The seal of Confirmation signifies the
    presence of the Holy Spirit helping each person live as a follower of Christ.  The gifts of the
    Holy Spirit are strengthened and the confirmed person is given the responsibility to use these
    gifts as a full member of the  church.  The anointing with holy oil, or Chrism, is a sign that marks
    the confirmed person as belonging to Christ forever.

    Our Religious Education program prepares our children for Confirmation with weekly classes
    beginning from grade level 1.  Before entering the two year preparation for the sacrament of
    Confirmation, children are expected to have received at least 6 years of formal religious
    education.  Regular attendance to scheduled classes, as well as Sunday Mass are essential for
    the spiritual formation of each Confirmation candidate.