"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 the Cathedral are prepared for this sacrament through the Religious Education program. For more information contact Robin Baskin, Interim Director of Religious Education, at (615) 327-0919.

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