St. Joachim Catholic Church
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Confirmation

"Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire."
​- St. Catherine of Sienna

What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is the sign of consecration, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ. Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, and the world. Through Confirmation, our personal relationship with Christ is strengthened.
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In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit bestows seven gifts-Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Fortitude, Counsel, Piety, and Fear of the Lord-to assist us in our mission and witness. The impact of these gifts accompanies us in the various stages of our spiritual development.

"Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace… “ 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.” ​-CCC, no.1285

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Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
-It roots us more deeply in the divine
-It unites us more firmly to Christ
-It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us
-It renders our bond with the church more perfect
-It gives a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ
​ -CCC, no.1303
Confirmation Classes: (for teens ages 13-17) 
Our Faith Formation Classes are a 2 year program, information can be found on the ​FF page or by calling the Parish Office.
Adult Confirmation Classes: (for teens ages 13-17) 
Our R.C.I.A program is an 8 month program. For more information visit the R.C.I.A page or call the Parish Office.
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St. Joachim Catholic Church​

13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Dr.
​Lockeford, CA 95237

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8:30 am- 5:00pm
(CLOSED for Lunch: 12:30-1:00 pm Tue. & Thurs.)

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Contact Us:

209-727-3912
​parish@st-joachim.com
  • Home
    • Our Mission & History
    • About Saint Joachim
    • Our Facilities >
      • Facility Rentals
    • Parish Staff & Clergy
    • Parish Council
    • Finance Council
    • Contact Us >
      • Office Hours & Location
      • New Parishioner Registration
  • English
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Reconciliation (Confession)
      • The Eucharist
      • Confirmation
      • Marriage
      • Anointing Of The Sick >
        • Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound
      • Holy Orders-Vocations >
        • Vocations Chalice
    • Faith Formation >
      • Faith Formation News
    • Virtual Children's Church
    • Safe Environment
    • Ministries >
      • Daughters of Isabella & Knights of Columbus
      • Hospitality
      • Liturgy
      • Funerals
      • Respect Life
      • Prayer Ministry
    • Parish News & Events
    • Bulletin
    • Photo Gallery
    • Catholic Resources
    • Online Giving
  • Español
    • Nuestra Mision y Historia
    • Sobre San Joaquin
    • Nuestras Facilidades >
      • Renta De Facilidades
    • Personal Parroquial y Clérigos
    • Sacramentos >
      • Bautismo
      • Reconciliacion (Confesion)
      • La Eucharistia
      • Confirmacion
      • Matrimonio
      • Unción De Los Enfermos
      • Orden Sagrado
    • Formación de Fe >
      • Noticia de Formacion de Fe
    • Ambiente Seguro
    • Ministerios >
      • Groupo De Oracion
      • Quinceañeras
      • Hospitalidad
      • Liturgia
      • Funerales
      • Respeto A La Vida
      • Ministerio de Oracion
    • Noticias y Eventos Parroquiales
    • Boletin
    • Recursos Católicos
    • Donaciones en Linea
    • Contactenos >
      • Horario de la Oficina y Localización
      • Nuevo Registro Parroquial
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