“Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.” -Catechism of the Catholic Church

In January of 2024, Cardinal Seán approved a proposal to lower the ordinary age of Confirmation from Grade 10 to Grade 8.  Lowering the age of Confirmation is a recognition that the experience of young people and their families has changed in recent years. By making this change, we recognize that students in middle school are equipped to receive sacramental instruction and will benefit from receiving the sacramental grace and outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit before their high school years.

In the 2024-2025 year, we began offering preparation for students in Grades 7-10 to accommodate this change. We will continue to implement this change in the 2026-2027 year keeping in mind Confirmation preparation is a two-year program