Confirmation

Sealed with the Spirit

Confirmation is the beginning of a person's life as a fully initiated Catholic.

Confirmation is the third Sacrament of Initiation, completing what was begun at Baptism, and continued with the reception of First Eucharist.

• In order to be a Godparent or a Sponsor in the Catholic Church, a person must be a fully initiated Catholic and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
• Those children enrolled in Sacred Heart's Religious Education Program and are following the standard sequence of religion classes, will receive Confirmation at the end of the 7th Year of religious instruction.
• Children also come into our program as catechumens (not baptized) and candidates (baptism only). We deal with the sacramental needs of these children who are out of the standard sequence on a case by case basis.
• For children in the 7th Grade or older: Go to our RCIA for Teens page.
• We also work with children with Special Needs to receive Confirmation.

There are important meetings for the parents/guardians of those students in their Confirmation year: one in October and one in January. Check the calendar you receive at registration for exact dates and times.

All Confirmation candidates are required to attend class each week, complete all homework assignments, to attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation, to fill out a Mass Reflection Sheet each week, and to complete 20 hours of community service. Those who cannot fulfill all the program requirements are welcome to repeat the 7th Year of instruction until they are able to do so.