Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation normally occurs within the context of the Eucharistic Liturgy which is the culmination of the candidate’s preparation. 

The diocesan norms for Confirmation can be found here.  The Parish Curriculum Guides and Tests can be found here. 

Confirmation is a parish celebration and its planning should reflect the community’s role in both the preparation and celebration of this sacrament.   Confirmation is part of the ritual of initiation which brings persons to new life in Christ and full membership in the Christian community.

The links below contain important information that is intended to help parish personnel in their preparation of the liturgy of Confirmation.

An understanding of this information will enable parishes to be more confident about the mechanics of the ceremony and allow them to use their energies for the celebration of a joyful, uplifting liturgy for the candidates and the gathered assembly. 
 

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Forms to Prepare for a Confirmation Mass

• Confirmation  Liturgy Planning Sheet
• Confirmation Date Request
• Confirmation Checklist
• Confirmation Retreat
• Diocesan Confirmation at Cathedral Request Form

 

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Diocesan Confirmation:

Spring - May 3, 2020, 2 p.m. - St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage
Fall - November 22, 2020, 3 p.m. - St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo

Bishop Bradley will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation for Catholics (adults or adolescents) who have yet to receive the Sacrament.  In order to be eligible, candidates must be properly disposed, been given appropriate catechetical preparation through their parish and have the written approval of their pastor.

Pastors are welcome to have the parish adolescent Confirmation class receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Cathedral on either of these dates in lieu of the Bishop coming to your parish. Please contact Mike Emmons as soon as possible if you would like to have your Confirmation Class participate . We will only be able to accommodate a maximum of 80 candidates at each Mass.

Complete the attached Diocesan Confirmation Form for each candidate and return it with a copy of their baptismal certificate to the Office of Worship 30 days prior to the Confirmation Mass. All information must be included. 

For information about the Liturgy or eligibility contact Mike Emmons at the Office of Worship at 269-903-0213 or memmons@diokzoo.org 

For catechetical information contact George Dragan at 269-903-0141, GDragan@diokzoo.org