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re: Confirmation in the Catholic Church lowered from 11th grade to 7th grade
Posted on 5/9/25 at 1:49 pm to Giantkiller
Posted on 5/9/25 at 1:49 pm to Giantkiller
This is too young. No way was I mature enough to make that decision in 7th grade. By 11th grade I was able to really think about whether it was the right move for me and I got confirmed. A 7th grader will just do whatever their parents want.
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Posted on 5/9/25 at 1:53 pm to Giantkiller
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I understand the strategy of netting young catholics before they have a chance to move away from the church but it seemed like giving an opportunity to grow into your faith
Historically it was always done in the 8th grade!
Posted on 5/9/25 at 1:57 pm to Froman
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This is too young. No way was I mature enough to make that decision in 7th grade. By 11th grade I was able to really think about whether it was the right move for me and I got confirmed. A 7th grader will just do whatever their parents want.
But it's okay for them to transition according to you left wing nut jobs.
I will repeat this for you groomers.
A 7th grader will just do whatever their parents want.
This post was edited on 5/9/25 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 5/9/25 at 2:00 pm to Froman
quote:why does it need to be a decision left up to the child??
No way was I mature enough to make that decision in 7th grade.
It is not a ‘coming of age’ sacrament - it’s to give the person more courage and strengthen the gifts of the Holy Spirit - which is needed BEFORE high school.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 3:04 pm to Giantkiller
I was confirmed in 8th grade. It was moved to 10th grade in the early 90s I believe.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 3:48 pm to GetCocky11
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I was confirmed in the 8th grade many many many years ago
Same here...and we turned out alright.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 4:20 pm to GetCocky11
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I was confirmed in the 8th grade many many many years ago
Same
Posted on 5/9/25 at 4:27 pm to Giantkiller
Well our diocese has be doing this since last year.
I’m thinking that it’s too young for them to grasp but I’m also told that there trying to get the kids confirmed before they stray from the faith or can decide for themselves and not do it.
Idk what the right answer/thought process is.
I’m thinking that it’s too young for them to grasp but I’m also told that there trying to get the kids confirmed before they stray from the faith or can decide for themselves and not do it.
Idk what the right answer/thought process is.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 4:32 pm to mikelbr
“I was supposed to get confirmed in 8th grade. Then that year they moved it to 11th. I didn’t go to a catholic school so I was never confirmed. Still go to mass every Sunday.”
Reply: This is exactly why it's being lowered back to 8th grade. Lots of kids are going on to public high schools and not getting confirmed.
BUT this raises the thought that are parents still willing to take their children to mass? Some are and some are not. One you’re confirmed un the Catholic Church you’re an adult and it’s their responsibility to get themselves to sacraments .. so in 8th grade if mom/dad aren’t going to mass, kid has to figure it out.
Reply: This is exactly why it's being lowered back to 8th grade. Lots of kids are going on to public high schools and not getting confirmed.
BUT this raises the thought that are parents still willing to take their children to mass? Some are and some are not. One you’re confirmed un the Catholic Church you’re an adult and it’s their responsibility to get themselves to sacraments .. so in 8th grade if mom/dad aren’t going to mass, kid has to figure it out.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 4:50 pm to dgnx6
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But it's okay for them to transition according to you left wing nut jobs.
I’m not left wing and do not think kids are mature enough to make that decision either.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 4:53 pm to GreenRockTiger
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why does it need to be a decision left up to the child??
Confirmation is you, the individual, committing to a life of following Christ and receiving the Holy Spirit. It’s not a decision anyone should make for you or pressure you into. Otherwise the entire religion is a sham.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 9:45 pm to Giantkiller
I was confirmed in 8th grade...don't really care
Posted on 5/9/25 at 11:16 pm to Giantkiller
I think it’s great. It’s a strengthening of the Holy Spirit which these kids today need. However we have a great confirmation program in our church that is appropriate for older teens so interesting to see how this plays out. This year I think about 140 11th graders confirmed. Not sure how our parish will be able to handle so many all at once by adding the extra catch-up grades. As a few others have said, I don’t think the age matters and it’s the parents’ role and particularly that of the father to be an example in the child’s faith formation as well.
Posted on 5/9/25 at 11:20 pm to Tigahs24Seven
7th grade in 1962. No big deal.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 8:09 am to tigersownall
In the 70’s it was the 6th grade. In 1976 it was changed to the 8th grade. I hated it…..
Posted on 5/10/25 at 8:15 am to Giantkiller
lol. I’m about to get remarried by these clowns—15 years after my real wedding—so that my kids can get the discounted tuition and get a deeper brainwash. They made us sit through sex education/natural birth control/family planning, where they taught a father of a 10 year old to recognize when she’s ovulating by examining discharge.
Truly an outrageously stupid institution who just so happens to do a good job with education. I’d be worried about a lot of shite before I worried about confirmation.
Truly an outrageously stupid institution who just so happens to do a good job with education. I’d be worried about a lot of shite before I worried about confirmation.
This post was edited on 5/10/25 at 8:16 am
Posted on 5/10/25 at 8:35 am to Oilfieldbiology
I'm just wondering what the sacrament of confirmation means to you and the rest of this thread. If it means anything less than becoming a "Soldier of Christ", there are much bigger issues at hand...
Posted on 5/10/25 at 8:51 am to The Third Leg
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outrageously stupid institution
Bless your heart.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 9:15 am to Harper
I was confirmed in 8th grade as well
High school kids have a lot going on and it’s a lot harder to get things done at that age
High school kids have a lot going on and it’s a lot harder to get things done at that age
Posted on 5/10/25 at 9:18 am to Giantkiller
I was confirmed in the 11th grade and I thought it was fine. Still barely old enough to truly appreciate what a serious commitment it was. But it still meant more than it would have if I had been younger. Our confirmation retreat was pretty special because by that time we had grown up a bit. Kids in 7th grade will NOT care and will have no comprehension of what they signing on for. Especially those whose parents have done a shitty job developing their faith.
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