Confirmation

The Diocese of Phoenix observes the “Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation,” meaning that the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation takes place alongside the Sacrament of First Eucharist. It is the Diocese of Phoenix policy that this is to take place in the child’s Third Grade year.

At Corpus Christi, children are prepared for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist in their regular faith formation class and receive the sacraments in late April or early May.

For students in 4th or 5th grade who need to receive Confirmation and/or Eucharist, please refer to the “Youth Sacrament Prep” page.

If you are an adult, 18 years or older, seeking Confirmation, please visit the OCIA page.

A Parent Meeting for parents of children receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist will be held in Fall 2024.

Things You Will Need for Confirmation & First Communion:

Baptismal Certificate

• A Copy of Baptismal Certificate is needed if the student is receiving Confirmation and/or Eucharist

Confirmation Sponsor

A student needs a Confirmation sponsor who will walk their Sacramental journey with them. The sponsor must be:

• A faithful and practicing Catholic registered at a Catholic parish
• Fully initiated in the Catholic Church (have received Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)
• If married, married in the Catholic Church
• At least 16 years of age
• Not the parent of the Confirmation candidate
• Not bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared

Confirmation Saint

• Students will choose a patron saint as their Confirmation name
• Students may keep their baptismal name if it is a Christian name

Confirmation/First Communion Day Retreat

• Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 10:00am-5:00pm
• Required Attendance: Student, at least one parent, and Confirmation sponsor (encouraged)

Service Hours

• Five hours of family service

Banner

• The Banner will mark the pew in which your family will be seated.
• Banner Size should be 14” x 16”, with an 18” string to go over the pew
• The Banner should symbolize some aspects of Eucharist/Confirmation
• First and Last Name must be on Banner
• Banner should be brought to the CE office prior to Communion Rehearsal night or, at the very latest, the evening of Rehearsal (See Dress Attire/Sacrament Mass Information form).

First Communion/Confirmation Date

• Rehearsal – Thursday prior to Date of Confirmation/First Communion at 5:00pm
• Date of Confirmation/First Communion – TBD.

Please see the list of required forms under the RESOURCES tab.