Youth Sacramental Prep - Confirmation
In the Diocese of Springfield of Illinois, students in 3rd grade receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Eucharist at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield - DETAILS Do you wonder why Confirmation is in 3rd grade? DETAILS
The following materials will assist you in preparing for your student(s) Confirmation:
| Required Forms * | Informational Materials | Saints Resources |
| Parent Letter | Confirmation Saint Name | Formed NOW: Saints |
| Confirmand Registration Form | Confirmation Shield | Formed MOVIES: Saints of History, Men & Women of Faith, Documentaries |
| Sponsor Registration Form | Sponsor | Formed AUDIO DRAMAS: various saints |
| Questionairre for Students | Formed site search for saints |
* Required Forms - Scroll to the bottom of this PAGE for the most current version of these documents.
St. Cecilia's Sacramental preparation program includes both the parents and the students. Details & Schedule
Parent study:
Parent & Student Classes:
Elementary School Candidates
St. Cecilia's sacramental preparation program for Confirmation for elementary age students uses Signs of Grace: You are Sent
This curriculum prepares children to receive the Sacrament of Confirrmation by helping them discover more deeply the presence and power of the Holy Spirit that they will receive in order to be sent on mission to be witnesses of Jesus.
The following links may help your study:
Q Q & A VIDEOS Lesson Plans Quiz: 1 2 3 4 5 God has chosen you! child adult Activity Book
| Session | Activity | Link |
| 1 Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit |
Review Jesus timeline - Palm Sunday - Pentecost Learn about the Holy Spirit in the Bible. View the video of Confirmation at the Cathedral in Springfield |
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| 2. The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit | Video series on Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit from the Diocese | Holy Spirit VIDEO series pdf 1 pdf 2 |
| 3. The Sacrament of Confirmation | Learn more about our Bishop Thomas John Paprocki | Bio and pictures pdf |
| 4. Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation | Practice the responses and actions | responses |
| 5. Sent on a Mission | Review Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy | Works of Mercy |
Middle School Candidates
For older students preparing for Confirmation, we use a portion of Dynamic Catholic's "Decision Point" series.
The following links may help your study:
Handouts:
| Session | Student | Adult |
| 1 | God Has Chosen You | God Has Chosen You |
| 2 | Holy Spirit timeline | |
| 3 | Prayer Process Card | Connecting with God |
| 4 | Reconciliation Guide | |
| 5 | Gifts of the Holy Spirit | |
| 6 | Fruits of the Holy Spirit | |
| 7 | ||
| 8 | Confirmation Responses |