Confirmation

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace. Confirmation roots us more deeply in Christ's divine Sonship, unites us more firmly to him, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, bonds us more perfectly with the Church, and strengthens us with the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross (CCC 1303). Together with Baptism and Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confirmation constitutes one of the three sacraments of Christian Initiation, in which a person is full bonded to Christ through the Church.

Effective 2019, the age of reception for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Seattle is 7th Grade, or about age 13.

Confirmation Preparation at Sacred Heart Parish is a two-year program. NOTE: Confirmation Preparation will not be offered in 2024-25 - contact the parish office for information about options in 2024-25.

For school year 2025-26, Confirmation preparation is offered for students in middle and high school beginning early 2026 in anticipation of reception of the sacrament in Spring 2026. To receive the sacrament of Confirmation, candidates must have participated in a Faith Formation program in 2024-25, attend age-level Faith Formation classes in 2025-26 and all the Confirmation preparation sessions and events beginning early 2026, and attend Mass regularly.

The Confirmation Preparation fee is $30/candidate. There is an additional fee for the required Confirmation retreat; parents will be notified of this fee the first few weeks of class. Since students are also registered in Faith Formation/Youth Ministry during the year of preparation, the costs associated with that program should be paid as well ($30/student). No Sacred Heart/St. Joseph the Worker will be turned away from participating in our Faith Formation programs due to financial need; contact Debbie Adams for more information.

For adults aged 19 and older who have not been confirmed, but have been baptized and received First Communion, go HERE. Adult confirmation classes are offered yearly as needed.