Confirmation

This concise guide helps parents and sponsors of Confirmation candidates understand the vital role they play in accompanying young people preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Send Out Your Spirit leads teens through the core truths of the Catholic faith—the Trinity, Jesus, Scripture, the Church, morality, the sacraments, and more—within the specific context of preparing for Confirmation. Rooted in Catholic tradition and adapted for today’s learners, the Candidate’s Handbook provides candidates in junior high and high school with the foundational content of the faith they need as they prepare to personally embrace the promises first made for them at Baptism and renewed in Confirmation. Third Edition

• Introduction—Presents the chapter’s theme and focus.
• Four Main Content Sections—Teach core Catholic truths, supported by comprehension and discussion questions.
• Pull-Out Feature—Highlights how the chapter’s topic is lived out in the Church today, often through the example of a saint.
• Living the Faith—Encourages practical application of the chapter’s lessons through four key actions: Study, Do, Memorize, and Reflect.

The Send Out Your Spirit Leader’s Manual is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide that equips parish leaders to confidently plan and lead an engaging, faith-filled Confirmation preparation program. It offers clear direction, practical strategies, and catechetical support as leaders accompany teens through the core truths of the Catholic faith—within the specific context of preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In addition to session plans for each of the ten chapters in the Candidate’s Handbook, this manual offers essential guidance and practical tools for effective, parish-based implementation.

Elegant rosary necklace featuring lustrous pearl beads accented with delicate angel charms. This traditional devotional piece combines spiritual significance with refined craftsmanship, making it perfect for daily wear or special occasions. The graceful design honors Catholic faith while serving as a meaningful gift for confirmations, religious milestones, or personal prayer practice. Durable construction ensures lasting beauty for years of cherished use.

Form those selected as confirmation sponsors to take on this important life-long commitment.

It is a gift and honor to journey with a young person as they prepare to receive sacrament of confirmation. This resource explores the meaning of the sponsor’s role before, during, and after the confirmation liturgy and will answer the many questions, a sponsor might have. With encouraging wisdom and guidance, it will help sponsors become strong witnesses and models of the Catholic faith, building a lasting spiritual relationship with the young person.

Author: Elisa St. Clair

 Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 48 pages

As your child has grown, he or she has matured in faith, wisdom, and abilities. Now he or she is about the receive the sacrament of confirmation and be endowed with special gifts of the Holy Spirit. This time of preparation is a good reminder for both children and their parents about the responsibilities that flow from one's baptism and how one loves God and neighbor. Parents may have many questions about the confirmation preparation process and about the liturgy itself. In this booklet, Fr. Paul Turner provides guidance and answers questions that parents may have about the meaning of the sacrament, choosing sponsors, the requirements for confirmation, the symbols of the liturgy, and how to live as a fully initiated Christian after receiving the sacrament

Author: Paul Turner

 Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 48 pages