"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 Suzanne Southworth, Director of Religious Education, at (615) 327-0919.

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