[xsmommy]

Eastern Rite Catholics are confirmed AT baptism, i was confirmed and baptized simultaneously in the church in Braddock that my grandmother was buried from. I had to go through the charade in 6th grade, when my peers in Catholic school got confirmed, but wasn't present for their actual ceremony. There were 4 of us who were baptized/confirmed in the eastern rite, in my grade school class.

I don't know, i like 8th grade for Confirmation. it's about the gifts of the Holy Spirit; 8th grade is a good time to talk about that, chastity being a good topic of conversation as they are ready to head off to HS etc. it is a nice way to strengthen them, at a time when kids really seem to need it.

[SoothingDave]

Yeah, right after baptism.

When I was confirmed, most people took it as an end. OK, you’re an “adult” in the faith now. No more need for CCD.

Now, they want it to be viewed as a beginning.