"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."

Catechism of the Catholic Church:1285

Confirmation will take place in St. Patrick's Parish on the following date in 2009

St. Patrick's Church: Cardinal Seán Brady and Bishop Gerard Clifford will administer the Sacrament on Saturday February 28th at 11.00 am.

St. Nicholas' Church: Cardinal Seán Brady will administer the Sacrament on Saturday March 7th at 11am.