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.

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