AGE: In the diocese the age for confirmation will be at least fourteen (14).

PREPARATION: Secure the candidate’s Baptismal Certificate to ensure that he/she has been baptized.There will be a two-year Confirmation Programme in which those at least twelve (12) years of age will be enrolled for the necessary formation leading to Christian maturity and responsibility in the Church Community and Society. Failure to comply with the requirements of the programme (e.g. occasional retreats, outreach activities and regular service) would indicate the candidate’s lack of readiness to become an “adult member”. In such a case, a postponement would be in the best interest of the candidate and of the Church Community which is in need of good witnesses. Candidates will retain their baptismal name to show that Confirmation completes the process begun in Baptism.

SPONSORS: SPONSORS MUST BE PRACTICING CATHOLICS IN TERMS OF LIFE-STYLE AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE.
Given this basic eligibility, selection is preferred as follows: a person “who undertook the role of sponsor at baptism” (Canon 893); a non-parent (Canon 874:5); a parent only as a last resort.
Parents and sponsors - like the candidates - are to be actively involved in certain phases on the preparation.PASTORS: Send notification of Confirmation to the Parish of baptism.