Confirmation
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Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation strengthens the grace first received in Baptism and seals us with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through this sacrament, Catholics are strengthened to live as disciples of Jesus and to share His love in the world.
In the Diocese of Portland, children receive Confirmation and First Eucharist together in grade 3 after a two-year formation period in what is called the restored order. This means the sacraments of initiation are celebrated in their traditional sequence: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
For children, sacramental preparation is a family-centered process supported by the parish. Parents and guardians are accompanied as they help their children come to know Jesus, participate in the life of the Church, and prepare to receive the grace of the sacraments.
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Confirmation for Teens and Adults
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Teens and adults come to Confirmation from many different places in their faith journey. Some were baptized Catholic and received First Eucharist but were never confirmed. Others were baptized Catholic but have not yet received First Eucharist or Confirmation. Still others were baptized in another Christian tradition and are now seeking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Wherever you are beginning, your local parish is the best first step. Parish staff will help review your sacramental history, understand your situation, and guide you toward the right path of preparation. Formation may include participation in parish life, age-appropriate instruction, and preparation for receiving the sacraments that are still needed.
For those baptized in another Christian tradition, the process usually includes being received into full communion with the Catholic Church and receiving Confirmation and Eucharist. Your parish will help you understand what this looks like and walk with you through each step.
Bishop Ruggieri’s Podcast: Why Catholics Get Confirmed (Catechism Series Part 23) - Auspice Maria Ep. 53 | Diocese of Portland
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