Confirmations

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 only, with First Holy Communion celebrated at the following Sunday Mass (or, if numbers preclude this, at least within a calendar month).

within Sunday Mass, should follow the Confirmation within Mass + Holy Communion template.

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.

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: sacramental_programme@adelaide.catholic.org.au

Correspondence from Archbishop O'Regan to Parishes and Communities

Directives, Guidelines & Process Requirements for Confirmation Ceremonies 2023 (update for 2024 coming soon)

Confirmation within mass + Holy Communion

ARCHBISHOP
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies within Mass presided by Most Rev. Patrick O'Regan, Archbishop of Adelaide

BISHOP
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies within Mass presided by Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus Gregory O'Kelly SJ

VICAR GENERAL PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies within Mass presided by the Vicar General, Fr Dean Marin

PARISH PRIEST
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies within Mass presided by the local Parish Priest

Confirmation outside of mass

ARCHBISHOP
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies without Mass presided by the Most Rev. Patrick O'Regan, Archbishop of Adelaide

BISHOP
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies without Mass presided by the Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus Gregory O'Kelly SJ

VICAR GENERAL
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies without Mass presided by the Vicar General, Fr Dean Marin

PARISH PRIEST
PRESIDING
TEMPLATE
This template must be used to prepare Confirmation liturgies without Mass presided by the Parish Priest

Templates for all Confirmation liturgies were updated March 2022

resources to assist in liturgy preparation

REadings

READINGS
Scripture reading selections for the Rite of Confirmation

PSALM SETTINGS
A selection of Psalms for Confirmation
written by Dr. Jenny O'Brien

ACCLAMATIONS
Gospel acclamations for
the Rite of Confirmation

music

HYMNS & MUSIC (updated 2023)
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.