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Divine Worship

“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the ‘sacraments of Christian Initiation,’ whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For by the sacrament of Confirmation, the [faithful] are more perfectly abound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (CCC# 1285)

Confirmation - Resources for Preparation and Celebration of the Sacrament

• Confirmation Schedule 2011-2012: Deaneries (PDF) | Adults (PDF)
• Confirmation Guidelines 2012: English (PDF)
• Confirmation Liturgy Preparation Form (PDF)
• Confirmation Questions: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Confirmation Questions and Answers: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Form for Candidates who Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation Outside the Parish of Registration and Notification Form for Church of Baptism: English (PDF)
• Appendices to Confirmation Guidelines
  • Appendix I – Lectionary Readings (PDF)
  • Appendix II – Presentation of the Candidates (PDF)
  • Appendix III – Presentation of the Candidates to the Bishop (PDF)
  • Appendix IV – Prayer of the Faithful (PDF)
  • Appendix V – Music Selections (PDF)
  • Appendix VI – Checklist (PDF)
  • Appendix VII - Order of Service (PDF)
  • Appendix VII - Welcome - Thank You (PDF)

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• The Revised Roman Missal