confirmations 2024
Parishes and schools have been notified to prepare the schedule of Confirmation celebrations for 2o24. Ideally, all ceremonies will be held in Terms 2 and 3, with smaller groups of up to 30 candidates.
Confirmation ceremonies held:
on week nights and Saturdays should be a Rite of Confirmation Outside Mass, with First Holy Communion celebrated at the following Sunday Mass (or, if numbers preclude this, at least within a calendar month).
Once the Schedule has been completed, parishes and schools will receive notification of the date(s) and celebrant for their celebration/s, along with details of any requirements for your ceremony/ies.
ALL proposed liturgies must to be sent to the Archbishop's Office for approval. Parishes are asked to use the Liturgy templates on this website, which have been developed with a focus on children and in collaboration with Archbishop Patrick O'Regan.
LITURGY INFORMATION
Sundays (&Saturday Vigil Masses) in Lent, Easter, Advent & Feasts of the Lord
Sundays (&Saturday Vigil Masses) in Ordinary Time
Weekdays in Easter & Ordinary Time
- the readings in the Order of Confirmation with the First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
and a Gospel reading from John.
Weekday Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints
Any queries in relation to the process for the Adelaide Archdiocese Sacrament of Confirmation in 2024 are asked to contact: Leanne Heffernan, Office Manager - Archbishop's Office
Phone: 82108112 Email: [email protected]
Confirmation ceremonies held:
on week nights and Saturdays should be a Rite of Confirmation Outside Mass, with First Holy Communion celebrated at the following Sunday Mass (or, if numbers preclude this, at least within a calendar month).
- within Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses, should follow the Confirmation within Mass + Holy Communion template.
- NOTE: Confirmation within Mass being celebrated at a weekend Parish Mass ought to include First Holy Communion.
Once the Schedule has been completed, parishes and schools will receive notification of the date(s) and celebrant for their celebration/s, along with details of any requirements for your ceremony/ies.
ALL proposed liturgies must to be sent to the Archbishop's Office for approval. Parishes are asked to use the Liturgy templates on this website, which have been developed with a focus on children and in collaboration with Archbishop Patrick O'Regan.
LITURGY INFORMATION
Sundays (&Saturday Vigil Masses) in Lent, Easter, Advent & Feasts of the Lord
- The Sunday Mass is celebrated.
- Use the readings and Psalm prescribed for that day.
- The creed is omitted; there is a Profession of Faith in the Confirmation ritual.
- The liturgical colour is as prescribed in the Ordo for that day.
Sundays (&Saturday Vigil Masses) in Ordinary Time
- The Ritual Mass for Confirmation is celebrated including the addition to the Eucharistic Prayer.
- The Sunday readings and Psalm are used.
- The liturgical colour is red.
Weekdays in Easter & Ordinary Time
- The Order of Confirmation outside of Mass is celebrated.
- The liturgical colour will be white for Easter and red for Ordinary Time.
- During Easter season, the readings and Psalm may be taken from:
- the readings in the Order of Confirmation with the First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
and a Gospel reading from John.
Weekday Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints
- The Order of Confirmation outside of Mass is celebrated.
- The readings and Psalm are taken from the Mass of the day.
- The Creed is omitted; there is a Profession of Faith in the Confirmation ritual.
- The liturgical colour is red.
Any queries in relation to the process for the Adelaide Archdiocese Sacrament of Confirmation in 2024 are asked to contact: Leanne Heffernan, Office Manager - Archbishop's Office
Phone: 82108112 Email: [email protected]
Confirmation within mass + Holy Communion
LITURGY TEMPLATE
This template is for the celebration of Confirmation liturgies within Mass presided in the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
This template is for the celebration of Confirmation liturgies within Mass presided in the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
Confirmation outside of mass
LITURGY TEMPLATE
This template is for the celebration of Confirmation liturgies outside of Mass presided in the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
This template is for the celebration of Confirmation liturgies outside of Mass presided in the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
Templates for all Confirmation liturgies were updated August 2024
resources to assist in liturgy preparation
REadings
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READINGS
Scripture reading selections for the Rite of Confirmation |
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music
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HYMNS & MUSIC (updated 2024) Hymns that have been pre-approved for use in Confirmation celebrations in the Adelaide Archdiocese including Psalm settings. |
REQUEST FOR HYMN APPROVAL FORM
This form should be used to request approval to use Hymns not named on the pre-approved listing. |
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CONFIRMATION PSALMS - AUDIO DEMONSTRATIONS
These audio tracks are to assist choir members preparing for confirmation celebrations
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Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
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