Archdiocese of Philadelphia - 222 North 17th Street

Most Reverend Edward Joseph Adams

Titular Archbishop of Scala

Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus

Archdiocese of Philadelphia - 222 North 17th Street - Philadelphia, PA 19103

CONFIRMATION SACRED LITURGY PREPARATION FORM

PLACE (Name of Parish/Church)and City*
DATE (Date of Confirmation)*

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Date
Time of Mass

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
If two Masses, time of second Mass

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
CELEBRANT: Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams
CELEBRATION OF MASS
Introductory Rites
Entrance Hymn
The Archbishop will incense the altar and cross. Please allow either the hymn or instrumental music to accompany this action.
On Sundays, especially in Easter Time, the blessing and sprinkling of water as a memorial of Baptism may take place from time to time in all churches and chapels, even in Masses anticipated on Saturday evenings.

If this rite is celebrated during Mass, it takes the place of the usual Penitential Act at the beginning of Mass. (Roman Missal, Appendix II)
The Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water:

YesNo
If yes, the accompanying song:
or
Penitential Act

#4 (Confiteor - if chosen, the Kyrie should be sung)#5#6
The Gloria is always sung with the ritual Mass, For the Conferral of Confirmation, even during Advent and Lent. When another Mass is celebrated other than For the Conferral of Confirmation, then the rubrics for that Mass indicate whether or not there is a Gloria. The text must be faithful to the translation in the Roman Missal.
Collect Roman Missal, page

Liturgy of the Word
The Lectionary for Mass provides the scripture readings and the chants between the readings for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation are to be sung. During the Gospel Acclamation there should be incense and candles to accompany the procession to the ambo with the Book of the Gospels. A reflective silence follows the First Reading, the Second Reading and the Homily.
The proper readings for Sunday must be used for the Sundays of Advent, Lent and Easter Time, including anticipated celebrations. The proper readings must be used on all the days of the Octave of Easter and all Solemnities, including anticipated celebrations. On all other days, including feasts, the readings for the Ritual Mass for Confirmation are used as found in Volume IV of the Lectionary for Mass. The text for the Responsorial Psalm must be the given biblical text. Paraphrased texts and hymns may never substitute for the sung Word of God. The Acclamation before the Gospel and verse comes from the choices provided in the Lectionary for Mass.

Please use the following readings:

First Reading Scripture Citation                 Joel 2:23a,26--3:1-3a
Lectionary Number 764

Responsorial Psalm Scripture Citation Psalm 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4,5,6 Lectionary Number 766

Second Reading Scripture Citation Acts 2:1-6, 14, 22b-23, 32-33
   Lectionary Number 765

Acclamation before the Gospel Lectionary Number 767, No. 3


The Bishop will impose incense prior to the procession with the Book of the Gospels.

Gospel Scripture Citation                    John 14:15-17
Book of Gospel Number 55 Or
Lectionary Number 768
Sacrament of Confirmation
Hymn during the Anointing
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Archbishop will incense the gifts, the altar and the cross. Please allow either the hymn or instrumental music to accompany this action.
Hymn/Music during the Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts

Prayer over the Offerings Roman Missal, page
The Holy, Holy, Holy, the Mystery of Faith, and the Amen during the Eucharistic Prayer are to be sung by all. The Lamb of God is to be sung as well.
Our Father

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Communion Hymn
Prayer after Communion Roman Missal, page
Is a presentation to the Archbishop planned to follow the Prayer after Communion?

YesNoOther
Concluding Rite
Recessional Hymn/Music
OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Archbishop Adams requests that the candidates process and are seated prior to the time scheduled for Mass to begin.
2. If the meal after the Confirmation Liturgy takes place at a site other than the parish, Archbishop Adams will not attend and will leave after photos are taken with the newly-confirmed.
3. Catholic School Principal:
4. Director/Coordinator of Religious Education:
5. Catechists/Teachers:
6. Please indicate the number of candidates being confirmed:
Children
Adults
Name of Concelebrants
Name of Deacons
Name of Lectors:
1st reading:
2nd reading:
Other notes:
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail
Contact Phone

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES
Your Excellency,
The parish of the (Name of Parish)
is honored by the presence of a successor of the apostles. I present to you, our sons and daughterswho are candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Under the guidance of their parents, guardians and catechistsand with the prayerful support and encouragement of this parish communitythey have prepared for this Sacrament of Christian Initiation which was begun at their baptism. I ask that you impose hands upon themand anoint them with the Sacred Chrism,sealing them with the gift of the Holy Spirit. We pray that their participation in the Holy Eucharistwith all of us assembled herewill strengthen them as faithful witnesses to Christ.
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