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Is it true that in Wake Forest that for Catholics, Confirmation is made in the 10th grade? In NYC it is typically in 7th or 8th grade depending on the Parish! Is this true in all of Wake County?
Is it true that in Wake Forest that for Catholics, Confirmation is made in the 10th grade? In NYC it is typically in 7th or 8th grade depending on the Parish! Is this true in all of Wake County?
Can't speak for Wake County, but in lots of areas its different in every Parish. I made mine in 8th, but my close friend from HS (different Parish) did his in 10th, one guy in 6th, etc...
Can I ask, what difference does it make and why does it matter?
Which church are you attending? It would be easiest to give them a call and ask. I attend St. Francis of Assisi (N Raleigh), and according to their web page on confirmation, any student in 8th grade or above may begin the confirmation process, and the process will take two years. So that would lead me to believe that it would be in 10th grade that most would go through confirmation.
Catholic churches are run by dioceses, not counties. And Raleigh diocese is doing confirmations in 10th grade.
If your kids go to Catholic school in NYC, that may be why you are still seeing kids making theirs as young as 7th grade, although on Long Island they haven't made it younger than 8th grade for at least 40 years. And I know they moved the age back on LI too - I think it's mostly 9th grade now. It's all a money grab.
Different parishes also have different requirements. Some are fairly onerous while others are pretty much show up each week and you're good to go. I would call the parish you plan to join and get specifics from them.
Different parishes also have different requirements. Some are fairly onerous while others are pretty much show up each week and you're good to go. I would call the parish you plan to join and get specifics from them.
Yeah, seems a no-brainer to just call individual parishes for accurate info. "Wake county" does not have jurisdiction over religious ceremonies. This isn't really related to NC or Wake per se, but specific churches.
Okay I will call the parish we will be living near and ask. In NYC, my kids are in Catholic school and it is done during 7th grade! My kids will be attending public middle school in Wake.
Catholic churches are run by dioceses, not counties. And Raleigh diocese is doing confirmations in 10th grade.
If your kids go to Catholic school in NYC, that may be why you are still seeing kids making theirs as young as 7th grade, although on Long Island they haven't made it younger than 8th grade for at least 40 years. And I know they moved the age back on LI too - I think it's mostly 9th grade now. It's all a money grab.
Different parishes also have different requirements. Some are fairly onerous while others are pretty much show up each week and you're good to go. I would call the parish you plan to join and get specifics from them.
This is correct - it is the diocese that decides which grade and not the parish. I originally was not happy that it was so late, but started thinking about the meaning and purpose of Confirmation and now believe an older age is more appropriate. But that is my opinion.
I'm totally fine with whatever is the norm there. My girls got to Catholic school, are active in the parish and Masses, l and are moving in middle school, so their faith is important to them (very) and just don't want to miss a beat with it!
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