Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “Sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.”  Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285

The Restored Order

The Archdiocese of Denver has restored the order of the Sacraments of Initiation to their historical place. These three sacraments were originally intended to be received in this order: Baptism, Confirmation then Holy Eucharist. The sacrament that fully initiates a person into the Catholic Church is Holy Eucharist (First Communion).

For more information on the Restored Order, please visit the Archdiocese of Denver website:   https://saintsdenver.com/

For the 2025-2026 year, Sacred Heart and Holy Family churches will be fully participating in the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation:  2nd Graders will receive their First Reconciliation.  3rd Graders will receive their Confirmation and First Eucharist.

Children

Sacred Heart & Holy Family Catholic Church children will prepare and celebrate Confirmation in 3rd grade.  All children in 3rd grade and older who have not received Confirmation and/or First Eucharist will be placed in the appropriate Sacramental Preparation class. The Mass for Confirmation and First Holy Communion is usually held in May each year.

Adults

For those adults who wish to be Confirmed in the Catholic Church, you will typically enroll in OCIA classes.  Please call the parish office for more information.

To request a copy of your Confirmation Certificate, please fill in the form attached below and email it to the parish office at sacredheart@rtebb.net.  You will need to verify your identification before any records are released.