Confirmation

Age Considerations

Confirmation for the Diocese of Scranton will be celebrated primarily in the

8th grade. Each parish invites candidates to participate in a process

of Confirmation catechesis and liturgical celebration. Direct preparation for

Confirmation is a two year program that takes place at the parish where the

young person presently worships and/or is registered. Catholic schools do not

offer preparation programs for Confirmation, but actively invite eligible young

people to seek Confirmation in their own parish.

Sponsors

Sponsors for Confirmation should meet the requirements of baptismal

sponsor state in Canon Law:

– At least sixteen years old and have received all three sacraments of initiation;

– Lead a life in harmony with the Catholic faith;

– Not bound by any penalty of the Church;

– Not the partent of the person to be confirmed (although the baptismal

   godparent is a very appropriate choice)

In addition, the sponsors must be able to participate in the preparation

process and willing to serve as a guide, confidante and listener. This

assumes the local residency of the sponsor and that he or she has a positive

and comfortable relationship with the candidate.