Confirmation Preparation

Confirmation Preparation Norms Resource Package

Please read the "Diocesan Norms" and Section Explanations for guidance on what these resources are and how they are intended to be used.   

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Section 1: Explanation of Norms Package

• Diocesan Norms

• Sample Parish Timeline

Section 2: Meetings & Interviews

• Section 2 Explanation

• 1st Meeting Agenda and Information 

• Confirmandi Pre-Interview 

• Confirmandi Final Interview  :  Final Interview Notes

• Final Meeting Agenda and Information 

Section 3: Lessons

• Section 3 Explanation

• Lesson One - Grace

• Lesson Two - Sacraments

• Lesson Three - Confirmation

• Lesson Four - Living Out The Sacrament

Section 4: Additional Resources

• Section 4 Explanation

• Sample Template for Letter to Bishop

• Confirmation Sponsor Information (How to Pick a Sponsor & Form)

• Sponsor Meetings - Meeting #1 - Meeting #2 - Meeting #3 - Meeting #4

• How to Choose a Confirmation Saint + Form

• Basic Confirmation Registration Form

• Confirmandi Commitment Form

Section 5: Confirmation Retreat

• Explanation of Retreat Requirement

• Parish Sample Retreat Content 

  • includes talk outlines for

    • Identity

    • Relationship

    • Obstacles

    • Mission

• Small Group Leader Guide 

• Talk outlines from 2015

  • The giver of all good gifts

  • Go!

  • The Meaning of Life

  • Version 2.0 of YOU