Sacramental
Preparation
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament of confirmation further initiates us into the Church and is
completed at the table of the Eucharist. The Word of God that was spoken in
baptism is now spoken more distinctly at Confirmation, asking us to choose a
life in Christ.
When is my child ready for Confirmation?
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops sets the confirmation age
from the age of reason (around 7 years) to 18. Each diocese may set their own
guidelines as to the age of receiving the sacrament.
Diocesan Guidelines for Confirmation:
- Sacraments are a celebration
of the community
- Confirmation is a sacrament
of initiation
- The celebration of the
Eucharist is the culmination of initiation
- The criteria for preparation
and celebration is readiness (not grade or age level)
- Parents, in dialog with the
parish staff have the right and responsibility to determine the readiness
of their own child.
Preparation for the Sacrament:
- Must take place outside of Catholic School/ Religious Education classes
- Child must have attended Catholic School or Religious Education for
two years prior to receiving the sacrament.
- Child will accompanied by
their sponsor to all classes. (If that is not possible, a parent/guardian
may attend class sessions.) Parents may not fill the role of the sponsor
(Canon Law 874)
The family/sponsor must ensure that their child continues their faith
formation through participation in faith formation classes, youth ministry and
the Sunday Liturgy.
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