This is so very important! In the RC Diocese of Albany, under former Bishop Hubbard, the Sacrament of Confirmation was declared "optional", rather than "required". The graces bestowed by this sacrament are necessary and should never have been relegated as optional.
Catholic ping!
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Honestly I didn’t really understand the confirmation process when I was confirmed, I don’t see how a 7 year old could.
“In the RC Diocese of Albany, under former Bishop Hubbard, the Sacrament of Confirmation was declared “optional”, rather than “required”. “ Seriously? I find that hard to believe. What a disgrace. Anyway, I heartily approve of restoring the original order of sacraments and combining confirmation with first communion.
I didn’t even know that was, for lack of a better word, an option.
“...The graces bestowed by this sacrament are necessary...”
I agree. Earlier is better. My daughters in this Diocese had to wait until 10th grade and that age group definitely needs the graces earlier in high school in this day and age.
The new Bishop had confirmation in Latin for the Latin Mass community last fall. This is an excellent sign. I did not go, but read that this was done.