Confirmation
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation is necessary to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This sacrament is a reaffirmation of those promises made at baptism.
The Restored Order of Sacraments for the Children of Our Parish
The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma is transitioning toward a restored order of the sacraments of initiation, administering the sacrament of confirmation for children in the same liturgy in which they receive their First Holy Communion. To learn what this means for you, please read the full release by clicking below.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1316
FAQs on Confirmation.
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation in the Catholic Church strengthens you by the Holy Spirit and helps you to continue living in accordance with the faith. Confirmation is related to baptism and Eucharist as one of three sacraments of initiation.
What age is Confirmation?
In the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, all parishes are moving to a Restored Order of the sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation, First Communion. Now children will receive confirmation in the third grade.
What is Restored Order?
Restored Order is receiving the sacraments of initiation in the order they were intended, with baptism being received as a child, and First Eucharist and confirmation being received in the same Mass in the third grade year.
Why the change to Restored Order?
The change was to give the sacraments in the order they were originally given. Receiving confirmation at a younger age will give our children ample opportunity to receive the sanctifying grace of the sacrament and grow in that relationship with God.
What if my child is past third grade and not confirmed?
Visit our Becoming Catholic page to enroll your child to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.
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