Contact: John Cammarata (973) 335-9713.
e-mail: spayouthminister@gmail.com

Change in Confirmation Age

Bishop Sweeney has decided to continue to allow parishes to decide for themselves when is the best time to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are now free to choose anytime between eighth grade and tenth grade. To be consistent with most parishes in our area, we have decided to move Confirmation down to eighth grade. This change will take place over three years, as outlined in the schedule below. This change does not mean that our young people are finished with their faith after eighth grade. They should make every effort to be involved in our Youth Ministry program while in high school.