​ALL proposed liturgy plans must be sent to the Archbishop's Office for approval. Parishes are asked to complete the NEW Ceremony & Liturgy Details form thoroughly and if there are any liturgical questions,
contact [email protected]
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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 Mass of the day; OR
              - 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.
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Any queries in relation to the process for the Adelaide Archdiocese Sacrament of Confirmation in 2025 are asked to contact: Leanne Heffernan, Office Manager - Archbishop's Office
Phone: 82108112  Email: [email protected]

Ceremony & LITURGy details FORM

NEW for 2025!
This form includes all details pertaining to the liturgy; event details, readings, music selections, roles, etc. 
All Parishes must submit this completed planning form for review to the Archbishop's office.

Liturgy running sheet

For use during preparation and rehearsal
This template is for coordinators to use as a guide during planning and rehearsals with the children. There is no need to submit this for approval,
 Updated October 2024

REadings

READINGS
Scripture reading selections for the Rite of Confirmation
PSALM SETTINGS
Sheet music for a selection of Psalms for Confirmation
written by Dr. Jenny O'Brien
ACCLAMATIONS
Gospel acclamations for
​the Rite of Confirmation

worship aid examples

It is important to focus on including ONLY congregation responses and song lyrics. 
Printing or projecting the entire script of the Mass is unnecessary and distracting from the liturgy.
BOOKLET TEMPLATE
For Booklet ideas, click and download to edit.
​POWERPOINT TEMPLATE
​For an example of PowerPoint slides, click and download to edit. 

music

HYMNS SUGGESTIONS (updated 2024)
Hymns that have been pre-approved for use in Confirmation celebrations  in the Adelaide Archdiocese including Psalm settings.
SPOTIFY - Gathering & Recessional hymns
​Examples of newer hymns suited for the celebration of Confirmation
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SPOTIFY  - Psalm suggestions. 
Examples of newer Psalm settings
CONFIRMATION PSALMS - AUDIO DEMONSTRATIONS
These audio tracks are to assist choir members preparing for confirmation celebrations. 
Psalm 104: Lord, Send out your Spirit
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Psalm 22: When the Holy Spirit Comes
Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd
Psalm 96: Proclaim God's Marvellous Deeds
Psalm 117: You will be my Witnesses
Psalm 145: I Will Praise Your Name
SHEET MUSIC DOWNLOAD