Is Your Child Ready?

Read through this list of Sacramental Classes readiness indicators before enrolling your child.

Readiness Indicators for CONFIRMATION:

  • Candidate attends Mass regularly in this parish
  • Has received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
  • There are religious symbols in the home (crucifix, saint statue…)
  • There is prayer in the home (mealtime, evening prayer, morning prayer..)
  • Candidate realizes he/she will enter a process where he/she will receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • Candidate has attended prior Religious Education Classes
  • Candidate and parents realize they will be dedicating time to serving within the parish     and community at large
  • Candidate and parents have experienced a family or youth retreat & will attend scheduled retreats as offered during the sacrament preparation process of their child
  • Candidate and parents have a prayer life and are acquainted with Scripture & have knowledge of basic prayers and Catholic teachings
  • Candidate has a sincere desire to be confirmed
  • Candidate and parents understand the importance of confirmation candidates’ sponsor meeting all requirements and involvement