The Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For by the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Those who are confirmed are more firmly obliged to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285).
 
The faithful are obliged to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the appropriate time. Their parents and pastor are to see to it that young people are properly instructed to receive it (Code of Canon Law, 890). Likewise, parishes are to make suitable provision for the catechesis of the parents of those to be confirmed.

Is your child ready to prepare for the Sacraments of Confirmation?
The following guidelines will help you to determine if your child is ready to begin preparation or needs more time:

Minimum Requirements to Register for Preparation for Confirmation:

• Child must be Catholic and be open to receiving the Sacrament.
• Child must be at least seven (7) years old.
• Child must know the Apostles Creed
• Child must have already received First Reconciliation.
• Child is concurrently enrolled in and attending the monthly Family Faith Formation program with at least one parent;  or attending Catholic School or Homeschooled (w/ verification of curriculum being used)
• Child is attending weekly Sunday Mass with parents and knows how to participate in the celebration of the liturgy.
• Parent completes and submits the “Request for Sacramental Preparation” form by the registration deadline along with a $20 program fee.