Almighty everliving god, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved son. The rite of confirmation is not only for those to be confirmed, it is also a celebration for the whole parish. Those who have been baptised continue on the path of christian initiation through the sacrament of confirmation. Rite of christian initiation of adults 1 rite of christian initiation of adults introduction 1 the rite of christian initiation presented here is designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living god and enter the way of faith and conversion as the holy spirit opens their hearts. Rite of confirmation within mass diocese of lansing. The readings may be taken in whole or in part from the mass of the day or from the texts for confirmation in. Order of celebrating matrimony mandatory use from easter 2016.
Directory on mixed marriages catholic bishops conference of england and wales 1990 the edition of the book of blessings produced for use in the. Excerpts from the rite the following excerpts from the order of confirmation are offered to help peoples understanding of the order and to assist with liturgy preparation and catechesis. The rite of confirmation roman catholic diocese of. In preparation are a guide to choosing the readings for the confirmation liturgy and the texts of the readings. Bishops office arranges the schedule with pastors for the parish celebrations of the. Apostolic constitution on the sacrament of confirmation. Water for sprinkling optional, but wonderful connection to baptism. Confirmation of adult catholics archdiocese of newark. Rite of christian initiation of adults liturgy office. Please forward a draft of the liturgy to the liturgy officer at least three weeks. Under the pastoral leadership of the archbishop of new york, the office of liturgy serves as a resource for the celebration of the sacred liturgy.
The gift of a shepherd pdf the gift of a shepherd word reception of the bishop in his cathedral church installation of a bishop. The readings may be taken in whole or in part from the mass of the day or from the texts for confirmation in the lectionary. Rite of confirmation liturgy preparation guide diocese of fairbanks. Planning the pastor and confirmation team jointly plan the celebration of the rite of confirmation. These pages give details of the ritual books of the ordinary form of the roman rite authorised for use in england and wales. The liturgy of the word is celebrated in the ordinary way. Liturgy sheet to be returned to the bishops office at least ten days prior to the date for. The diocesan liturgy office can assist parishes in preparing the confirmation liturgy. For it is from the hearing of the word of god that the manysided work of the holy spirit flows out upon the church and upon each one of the baptized or confirmed and. The liturgy office serves the work of the department for christian life and worship of the catholic bishops conference of england and wales providing resources, information and advice. A copy of this completed liturgy preparation guide. Pdf liturgy of the word in the sacrament of confirmation. Great emphasis should be placed on the celebration of the word of god that introduces the rite of confirmation. Office of the bishop, 16 peger road, fairbanks, ak 99709 1.