Confirmation is a profound step in the faith journey of young Catholics. Alongside Baptism and the Eucharist, it completes their initiation into full membership of the Church. Unlike the earlier sacraments, Confirmation calls for a personal and mature commitment to the faith. For this reason, in our Pastoral Area, we invite young people to consider Confirmation only once they begin to show signs of spiritual maturity - typically no earlier than Year 9 in school.