This form is to prepare the Liturgy for when our Bishop presides over the Confirmation Mass.
Please submit this form at least three weeks before the celebration. All fields with asterisks* must be filled out. Click the Submit button when the form is complete or click the Save & Continue button to finish the form at a later time. Please do not copy the form and send it.
Please have the following ready before filling out this form:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Gloria is always sung on Sunday (except In Advent & Lent), Solemnities, Feasts, and Ritual Mass even in Advent & Lent.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Readings: Please check the diocesan website www.fwdioc.org/sacrament-of-confirmation for selections of first and second readings if other than Sunday.
During the Ritual of Anointing
Music, either instrumental or singing in the low voice, during the confirmand receive the anointing. Be sure to have ample music selection depending on the number of confirmand.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
CONCLUDING RITES
Preparation for Ritual: Coordinator of Confirmation needs to rehearse with candidates so they know the proper responses during the ritual. Please provide a name tag for each candidate with first name followed by Saint name to assist Bishop during the anointing.
For questions, please contact Rev. Benjamin Grothouse, Director of Liturgy & Worship at bgrothouse@fwdioc.org.