What is the appropriate age for confirmation?
“Confirmation” is a moment of recognition of the work of God’s grace in the life of a person previously baptized as well as an embrace of being a disciple. It often occurs when youth enter their junior high school years, but it may occur at any time that a person is ready to profess their faith. Most United Methodist churches plan for a time of the year when there is a class or group leading to the ritual of confirmation. In some areas of the country this is aimed at those who are late elementary-school ages. In other areas it may aim at those in late junior high or early high school. The pastor or other church staff should be contacted for more information about preparation for confirmation.
