Confirmation

Confirmation Resources - CONFIRMATION NORMS APPENDIX

Approved Texts

Content for Immediate Preparation

At a minimum, in an immediate preparation process for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation must cover this material:

  • Sacraments of Initiation
    • Essential Elements, Effects and Minister of the Sacrament of Baptism
    • Essential Elements, Effects, Requirements for Reception and Minister of the Sacrament of the Eucharist
    • Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
    • Essential Elements, Effects, Requirements for Reception and Minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation
  • An Understanding of the Rite of Confirmation
    • Liturgical Signs and Symbols
    • Candidate Responses
    • Purpose of Sponsor
    • Role of the Family and the Community
  • Call to Discipleship
    • Living as a member of the Body of Christ (the universal Church)
      • Within the parish context
      • Within the general community
      • Within your immediate sphere of influence (eg. family, friends, and schoolmates)
  • Vocational Discernment
  • Role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Trinity
    • Familiarity with the names and application of the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Parent and Sponsor Sample Sessions

Sponsor

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Candidate Interview (Download)

Service Activities

Retreats

At Home - Self-Passed

  • God is Not Done With You!  The Diocese of Sacramento Office of Youth Ministry would like to offer this Self-Paced At-Home Confirmation Retreat.  It's free for parishes to use.

Virtual

Locations in the Diocese of Sacramento

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