Confirmation and First Eucharist

In the Diocese of Fargo the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist are celebrated together at the same Mass. The usual age for the reception of these sacraments third grade. Pastors and parents are encouraged to address their questions regarding the celebration of these sacrament to the Liturgy Office. Questions regarding sacramental preparation should be directed to the Office of Catechesis.

Documents to Prepare for Confirmation and First Eucharist

Schedule

• Confirmation and First Eucharist Spring 2026 (PDF) 

Liturgical Preparation

• Confirmation and First Eucharist Manual (PDF)
• Regional Information to send to Host Parish (PDF)
• Liturgy Planning Sheet for Confirmation and First Communion (PDF form)
  • this is the form to download, fill out and submit to the Liturgy Office
  • it should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the celebration
• Confirmation Permission Chart (PDF)
• Implementation Guidelines for Updated Confirmation Policy (beginning in 2027)

For Photographers

• Memo for Photographers (PDF)

Liturgical Completion

• Confirmation 1st Communion notification Template (document is in MS-WORD format)

Source Documents

• Catechism of the Catholic Church on Confirmation (PDF)
• Scripture Passages (PDF)

Additional resources for DREs and parents are available from the Sacramental Preparation page.