Confirmation

Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.

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Dear families,

A decision to transition Confirmation to the seventh grade will take effect this calendar year of 2024-2025. Because of this change there will be no celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation this Spring. The next Confirmation will be in the Spring of 2026, when confirmand will then receive Confirmation in the seventh grade. The preparation process for the Sacrament of Confirmation will undergo changes as well. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin in the sixth grade and will conclude in the seventh grade with the celebration of the Sacrament. Dividing the preparation process into two years will provide the needed time to better focus on the various aspects of this process and hopefully provide a deeper understanding of the Sacrament for everyone involved.

The Beacons of Light Model instituted by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is what brought about the change. To better align with this model and bring stronger unity, as well as continuity, our schools and parishes will undergo this transition together. The Sacrament of Confirmation has been celebrated at different grade levels with different processes between the schools and parishes. The goal is to unify this Sacrament and its processes as we look to the future of one parish family. We thank you for your time and we pray for a smooth transition as we continue to move forward with the Beacons of Light Model.

Director of Evangelization
Jose Martinez



For more information please contact Joelle Martinez at joellem@sacredheart-fairfield.org, 513-8184210 ext. 3012