The goal of the second year of confirmation is to fully and completely prepare confirmands for the sacrament of confirmation, and form them into disciples of Christ. Catechesis topics include but are not limited to:
Prayer
Christian Morality
The Beauty of the Mass
Sacramental Life
Vocations
Service & Discipleship
Witness & Testimony
Temples of the Holy Spirit
Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Before candidates receive their confirmation, they are asked to write a letter to the Bishop of their diocese expressing their desire to be confirmed, a reflection on the gospel passage of their Confirmation mass, and share their journey stepping into their faith. Bishop Letters are crucial in so many ways! Bishop Letters are one of the few times that our Bishops will hear directly from young people and have a chance to understand the life and struggles of today’s youth. These letters are also a powerful opportunity for you to self-reflect on your journey and thus enter more intentionally into their final months of preparation. These letters are NOT something that we should give minimal effort to. They are incredibly important for the whole Church! Myself, Celeste, and the Bishop will read each of these letters individually, so please put your best effort into them.
Submissions will only be accepted virtually via email and are Due by April 1st, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Submissions should be emailed to evie@sjnirvine.org with “BISHOP LETTER” in the subject line.
