This Sacrament is usually received several years after making First Communion.

The Catholic Church considers it the second of the three Sacraments of Initiation.

Confirmation is regarded as the perfection of Baptism. Because Confirmation perfects our baptism, we are obliged to receive it "in due time."

Any Catholic who did not receive Confirmation at baptism or as part of their religious education during grade school or high school should contact the pastor and arrange to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.