In 2020, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver, completed implementation of the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation at the request of Archbishop Samuel Aquila. This means that children, who are baptized prior to age seven and have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the second grade, prepare for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist in the third grade.
Families who move to the Archdiocese of Denver may have older children (between the ages of 8 and 18) who have already received their First Eucharist and need the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Most Precious Blood Office of Faith Formation is prepared to help these families.
Children in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade who only need the Sacrament of Confirmation will complete their sacrament preparation working with Mary Pott, the Director of Religious Education and will receive the sacrament at the same Mass together with the third graders. Youth in 6th grade through high school will work with the Youth Minister, and may receive the sacrament at a separate Mass.
Sacrament preparation is always a time of spiritual growth for young people and an opportunity for parents to renew and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church alongside their children. During the mandatory parent meeting, parents will learn more about the process of preparation and their part in that process.