Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Grade 8; reception of Confirmation takes place the weekend of Pentecost each spring.