At least 16 years of age and a Junior in high school. At least 9 months. Should not be a parent. Fully initiated, active and practicing adult Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
Sponsors are to be actively involved in the preparation of the candidate.
Programs are reviewed for adherence to the Diocesan Policy and they must contain elements that meet the criteria recommended by the Diocese. There is a great amount of flexibility in developing a program that fits each individual parish's unique setting as there are a variety of ways in which each of the criteria may be satisfied. A more detailed explanation of the policy and criteria is available from the Youth Ministry Office. The community must be involved in the preparation of the candidates. Confirmation is not intended to be the end of education, but adequate information should be provided to allow the candidate to make a well-informed decision.