Read through this list of Sacramental Classes readiness indicators before enrolling your child

Readiness Indicators for CONFIRMATION:

• Candidate attends Mass regularly in this parish
• Has received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
• There are religious symbols in the home (crucifix, saint statue…)
• There is prayer in the home (mealtime, evening prayer, morning prayer..)
• Candidate realizes he/she will enter a process where he/she will receive the Gifts of the  Holy Spirit
• Candidate has attended prior Religious Education Classes
• Candidate and parents realize they will be dedicating time to serving within the parish         and community at large
• Candidate and parents have experienced a family or youth retreat & will attend scheduled retreats as offered during the sacrament preparation process of their child
• Candidate and parents have a prayer life and are acquainted with Scripture & have knowledge of basic prayers and Catholic teachings
• Candidate has a sincere desire to be confirmed
• Candidate and parents understand the importance of confirmation candidates’ sponsor meeting all requirements and involvement
  

• Must be baptized and have received their First Holy Communion (or enrolled in Older Sacraments Class)
• Must be in 7^th through 12^th grades
• Must attend weekly SCHEDULED classes
• Must attend weekly Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation
• Must have basic Catholic prayer knowledge
• Candidate and parents will attend meetings and scheduled retreats as offered during the sacrament preparation process of their child
• Must participate in at least 30 hours of Community Service
• Choose a Catholic, Confirmation Saint Name
• Must choose appropriate Sponsor within Deadline (see Sponsor requirements below)
• This a 2-yr Process
• Requirements for Confirmation Sponsors set forth by the Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be a Catholic who has celebrated all Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation)
• Must be a practicing Catholic who can receive the Eucharist (Communion) at Mass
• If married, must be married in the Catholic Church
• Must not be immediate family (not parents or siblings)
• Must be willing to be involved in entire process and to fulfill the role in a serious and conscientious manner