PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY FOR CONFIRMATION FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
With Restored Order starting soon in our Diocese we are planning to prepare all current 4th-12th graders this school year for the Sacrament of Confirmation (if they have already received Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion). If you have a child that meets those requirements, please plan to register them for Confirmation this year.
For adults needing confirmation, please go to OCIA page here.
Please contact Scott Gulig with any questions below.
What is Restored Order?
Restored order refers to the practice of celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation in the following order:
Baptism –> Confirmation –> Eucharist
It restores the Holy Eucharist to the climax of initiation. We are returning to the original order of the Sacraments of Initiation in our Diocese.
What is Changing for 2025-2026?
- Family Faith Formation Kindergarten through 12th grade (our Family Adventure Day Program)
- Children 7 years and up can prepare & receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Future model: Children will receive Confirmation and First Eucharist together in the 3rd grade starting preparation Fall 2026
Transitional Phase for 2025-2026
Focus: Confirm children currently in 4th–12th grade
Goal: Close the gap and prepare for new model
This School Year by Grade
2nd Grade:
- Must attend weekly Sunday Mass
- Register with parish
- Participate in Family Adventure Days (FAD) our Family Faith Formation
- Fall 2025: First Reconciliation
- Spring 2026: First Holy Communion
- Fall 2026: Confirmation in September
3rd Grade:
- Must attend weekly Sunday Mass
- Register with parish
- Participate in Family Adventure Days (FAD) our Family Faith Formation
- Will prepare alongside current 2nd graders for Confirmation in September 2026
4th-5th Grade:
- Must attend weekly Sunday Mass
- Register with parish
- Participate in Family Adventure Days (FAD) our Family Faith Formation
- Prepare for Confirmation starting in January and receive sacrament in April 2026
6th-12th Grade:
- Must attend weekly Sunday Mass
- Register with parish
- Participate in Family Adventure Days (FAD) our Family Faith Formation
- Prepare for Confirmation this year and receive sacrament in January 2026
