According to current parish practice, young people receive the Sacrament of Confirmation following the completion of 8th grade, after participating in a program of preparation through our parish grade school or Faith Formation Program. Since the goal is not to receive the Sacrament but to live the Sacrament, young people show they are ready and serious about Confirmation through regular and active participation at Sunday Mass and volunteer service to the parish and community, in addition to the academic preparation.