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. The child must have prior religious education and have received First Reconciliation to begin their preparation for Confirmation and Eucharist.

For 3rd Graders, here is the process they need to follow:

• Year A Sacramental Prep – for 2nd graders and 3rd graders who do not have prior religious education and have not received First Reconciliation
• Year B Sacramental Prep – for 3rd graders who have prior religious education and have received First Reconciliation

For students in 4th through 12th grades 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 2026.

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

Required Day Retreat (Choose one option)

• Saturday, February 6^th or Saturday, March 6^th
• 11:00am – 5:00pm
• Required Attendance: Student and one adult (Parent and/or Sponsor)
• RSVP here: TBD

Service Hours

• 3 Projects (Family, Parish, Wider Community)
• See Resources for Service Projects Packet

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 –  TBD
• Date of Confirmation/First Communion – TBD

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