Confirmation
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is"sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
In a number of dioceses the Sacrament of Confirmation is now celebrated before the reception of the Eucharist. This restored order returns the celebration of Confirmation to its original place after Baptism in the Sacraments of Initiation, with the Eucharist completing Christian initiation.
In the United States the designated age for Confirmation is between the ages of discretion and the age 16. In order to be confirmed a person
must have reached the age of discretion, which is defined as about the age of seven;
profess the Catholic faith and desire to receive the sacrament;
be in a state of grace;
be ready to live as a witness to Jesus Christ.
Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Christian’s relationship with God is made stronger. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are strengthened: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. In this way the Christian is equipped to become a better witness to Christ in the world.