Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a significant step in the growth and development of every Catholic, necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. At Confirmation, we affirm our commitment to God and the Church and receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The grace of this sacrament deepens our faith and brings us into a more abundant life with Christ, and strengthens us to share the love of Jesus Christ with others.


Most Catholics are confirmed after formation in a Catholic school or a parish religious education program. Older teenagers and adults are also invited to prepare for this sacrament through Confirmation or OCIA classes, which will provide a better understanding of the gifts that the Holy Spirit gives in this Sacrament of the Church.

Confirmation at Sacred Hearts

Adult Confirmation

Non-Catholics who wish to become Catholic usually participate in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). After this period of formation, they receive the Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism and Confirmation.


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Catholic adults who have been baptized but not Confirmed are asked to go through a period of preparation before receiving Confirmation. Often this involved joining in with our OCIA program.

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Youth Confirmation

Sacrament Preparation for Confirmation has historically taken place during the 8th Grade year of PSR. The Diocese of Columbus is moving towards a model where Confirmation Preparation and the Sacrament of Confirmation will be received during the 4th Grade Year of PSR. During the next few years, we will be preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation as follows:

2026-2027 – 7th and 8th Grade Students

2027-2028 – 5th and 6th Grade Students

2028-2029 and beyond – 4th Grade Students


For the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 PSR Years, we will be using the Lectio: Confirmation Bible Study from The Augustine Institute for our Confirmation Preparation. For more information, please visit The Augustine Institute Website – Lectio: Confirmation.


Once the Diocese of Columbus has fully moved to Sacrament Preparation for Confirmation taking place during the 4th Grade Year of PSR, we will be using the You Are Sent sacramental preparation from The Augustine Institute. For more information, please visit The Augustine Institute Website –You Are Sent.


For all students who complete the sacramental preparation and are willing to participate fully in the Sacrament of Confirmation, our Confirmation service will typically be held each May.