Confirmation is one of the seven Sacraments instituted by Jesus Christ and continued in the Catholic Church, which He founded. The Sacrament of Confirmation confirms and completes the graces that a soul received in the Sacrament of Baptism. As the Roman Catechism teaches, “a baptized person, when anointed with the sacred chrism by the Bishop, with the accompanying solemn words…becomes stronger with the strength of a new power, and thus begins to be a perfect soldier of Christ.” Confirmation is not a mere “graduation” from religious education, as it is sadly often treated in our era. Rather, Confirmation makes a Catholic a soldier for Christ who is called upon to live, defend, and spread the Faith to others.
Confirmation Class is the series of classes that Catholics take before they may receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from the hands of a Catholic bishop or priest. Since Confirmation requies a Catholic to know and believe at least the foundamental truths of the Catholic Religion, someone studying for Confirmation must understand all foundational truths. There are encyclopedias worth of knowledge on the Catholic Faith. This level of knowledge though is not required for Confirmation. Having a basic grasp of the Catholic Faith and professing it in word and deed is required.
Confirmation is typically administered around 8th grade or in some places 10th grade. But, there is a growing trend to more Conformation closer to Communion. In fact, in the Byzantine Catholic Tradition Baptism and Confirmation are received together and it is later on the child is able to receive First Holy Communion. Since 1995, only 12 Dioceses in the United States have moved Confirmation to the 2nd grade level. And adults who are coverting to the Catholic Faith receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at any age. It is never too late to receive God's grace!
Catholic Confirmation classes typically last one year. Some places require a two-year preparation. Confirmation classes are often taken as part of a student's 8th grade Catholic education classes. There are Confirmation classes for all ages though - younger children, adolescents, and even adults. CatechismClass.com offers an flexible, online confirmation preparation course that can be completed at a student's own pace. Most students easily complete our course in just a few months since it is conveniently online and available 24/7. Our courses are still complete and faithfully Catholic. All students who complete our courses receive a certificate of completion
Baptism Classes will often include the following topics:
Where Are Confirmation Classes Held?
Most parishes have Baptism classes only a few times a month. It may be a Saturday afternoon class or a Tuesday evening one. Some places have classes more often and some have the required class only every few months. There is a lot of variety parish to parish.
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