Confirmation is the sacrament in the process of initiation into the family of Christ, when Catholics renew their baptismal promises before receiving communion for the first time.

First Eucharist (Holy Communion) that is, sharing in the body and blood of the Lord at Mass (Eucharist) for the first time, is the climax of the initiation process.

Eating and drinking with the rest of the community at the Table of the Lord is a sign of belonging fully to that community.