“Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifs, and his biddings - in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for conformation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, he universal church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands.”
(CCC, no. 1309)
All confirmands are required to participate in a Diocesan event so that they can encounter Christ in others and know that they are known, loved, and they belong.
Examples of Events that fill this requirement include:
Diocesan youth conferences and events
Youth advocacy on diocesan planning committees
Diocesan leadership development
Diocesan youth retreats & youth leadership retreats
Click the link in the button above to be directed to the Diocese of Orange events page.