I've really come to think the whole "first round" of sacraments ought to be changed.  Instead of infant baptism, kiddie communion and penance, and teenage confirmation, the sacraments should be organized together at some age of maturity, a deemed age of ability to make a spiritual commitment -- somewhere between 14 and 17, I think would be reasonable.

At that point, when the young person is committing to his/her faith, begin with reconciliation, admitting we are human and we make mistakes and we sin, but wish to receive forgiveness and be part of God's people moving forward.  Then baptism, the waters of repentance.  Following that, cleansed and committed by choice, the first sharing of the Eucharist.  Having formally joined the Christian community by sharing in the sacraments, have confirmation, for spiritual strength going forward.