Confirmation Resources - CONFIRMATION NORMS APPENDIX
Approved Texts
- A parish Confirmation preparation process must use as it's primary text of instruction a resource from the USCCB approved list.
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)
- Living as a member of the Body of Christ (the universal Church)
- 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
- Requirements from Canon 874.1
- Pastoral Considerations for Choosing Confirmation Sponsor
Downloads
Candidate Interview (Download)
Service Activities
- Service Activities Ideas
- Mercy in Motion - Service opportunity for teens from home, sponsored by OYYA
- www.justserve.org
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
- Marello Youth Retreat Center
- Christ the King Retreat Center
- Mercy Retreat and Conference Center
- Abbey of New Clairvaux
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