The sacrament of Confirmation is for youth who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Eucharist and are entering the 9th grade or higher. Confirmation is a two (2) year sacramental preparation program. The program includes classes, parent meetings, class service projects and retreats. The youth must be signed up for both the Confirmation program and CCE/Faith Formation classes unless the youth attends a Catholic High School, then just the Confirmation program is needed.

For more information, please contact the CCE Office at 713-774-7475.

• Discipleship Year - First Year: The journey towards the Sacrament of Confirmation traditionally begins in 9th grade where the young person learns, among other things, how to become a disciple of Jesus Christ. The Greek word used in the New Testament for "disciple" is "mathetes". It is a common word and concept from the ancient world, defined as one who literally sits at the feet of another to learn. Therefore, in the first year of preparation for Confirmation, the young people sit at the feet of our greatest teacher, Jesus, to learn what it means be a Catholic Christian.

• Apostleship Year - Second Year: The journey towards the Sacrament of Confirmation continues the following year once the young person has learned to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. It is only after that first year of sitting at the feet of Jesus that one becomes an apostle. The word "apostle" in Greek is "apostollos" or "one sent forth" as an ambassador of the Gospel. Therefore, at the conclusion of the second year, the young people receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and are sent forth to bring the Good News to world. That is why being a confirmed Catholic is only the BEGINNING of the journey, not the end.