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Bishop Wack has called our diocese to the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation. Beginning in the fall of 2028, Confirmation and First Holy Communion will be celebrated together with younger children at the same Mass.
In preparation, each parish has been asked to develop a plan for Confirming children who have already received the Eucharist. Please see details below for both Children's Faith Formation (grades pre-k - 6th) and Youth Ministry (7th+).
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Children's Faith FormationWe're excited to share that current 5th and 6th graders at Good Shepherd may begin Confirmation formation in spring 2026! Formation will include parent meetings, youth and family catechesis, a retreat day, and more. For this group, Confirmation catechesis will be built into their CFF classes, with additional session times offered for youth attending Trinity or Catholic Homeschool.
Families seeking Confirmation are expected to be active in the faith—attending Sunday Mass, celebrating Reconciliation regularly, and participating in faith formation (parish CFF, Catholic school, or Catholic homeschool co-op).
Parent Meetings were offered in January 2026. ALL families presenting their child/ren for Confirmation are expected to participate in person at one of the 5 sessions offered. (Please note that there will be ongoing opportunities for various age groups to enter formation and celebrate Confirmation, and your family may choose a future opportunity if now is not the right time for you. Attending this Confirmation Parent Meeting is not necessarily a commitment to participate with this group.)
Click for details and resources regarding Confirmation for children in grades 5 or 6 during the 2025-26 program year.
For general questions about faith formation for children in grades 6 and under, email Diana at [email protected].
For questions about grades 7 and up contact our Youth Ministry at [email protected] or [email protected].
Thank you for your patience as we all navigate this transition!
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CLICK HERE for information from Bishop William Wack regarding Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation in our Diocese. ATTENTION 7th and 8th Graders!
Are you interested in deepening your understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation and exploring why many dioceses are
embracing restored order?
You can access “Confirmation - The Sacrament of Evangelization” on Formed.org—absolutely free! (See below for instructions on how to create your own free account.)
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