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Confirmation Within Mass
THE OPTIONS
Our records indicate that Confirmation is scheduled at:
PARISH: ______________________
On: ____________________ Time: _______________
Please complete this form and send it along with the letters from the candidates to the Office of the Bishop, PO Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801,
NO LATER THAN ___________________
Number to be Confirmed: ______
Is there a reception? ________ Time of reception: _________
Is there a dinner? __________ Time of dinner: ____________
The Ritual Mass of Confirmation may be used on any day except the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Solemnities. On these days, the Mass of the Day must be used.
Mass to be used will be: (circle one)
The Ritual Mass of Confirmation: A B C
Mass of the Day (e.g. 2nd Sunday of Advent, etc.): ____________
The congregation will be led in singing by: Choir: ______ Cantor: ______
Processional will be: Instrumental: _____ Sung Hymn: _____
Gathering Hymn (title): __________________________________________
Penitential Rite to be used:
A. I confess … _____
B. Lord, we have sinned against you… ______
C. …., Lord have mercy… ______
Will any part of the Penitential Rite be sung? _____
Glory to God: Except on Sundays of Advent and Lent, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, the Glory to God should be sung.
Opening Prayer:
First Option: __________
Second Option: ________
Liturgy of the Word:
On weekday celebrations, one or two readings may be selected from the Mass of the Day, or the Ritual Mass of Confirmation.
On Sundays in Ordinary Time, the Mass of the Day or the Ritual Mass of Confirmation may be used. (GIRM, 330)
On Sundays of Advent, Lent, Easter Season, on Solemnities and on days within the octave of Easter, the Mass of the Day must be used. (GNLY, 5) Passage Reader/Cantor
First Reading ________________ ________________
Psalm (sung) ________________ ________________
Second Reading ________________ ________________
Alleluia & Gospel verse (sung) ________________ ________________
(Lenten accl. And " ") ________________ ________________
Gospel _________________ ________________
(Priest or deacon)
Presentation of Candidates: After the Gospel, the pastor presents the candidates to the bishop for Confirmation. The candidates stand for the presentation.
After the bishop's homily, there is the Renewal of Baptismal Promises. This renewal is concluded by the bishop saying the formula, "This is our faith, …" If, by way of exception, this formula is to be followed by a hymn, it must be VERY BRIEF and suitable for the occasion. If there is to be such a hymn, please give the title: __________________________________.
Imposition of Hands over the Candidates: Candidates kneel while Bishop extends his hands and prays.
Anointing with Chrism: Please have the congregation and/or choir sing Veni Sancte Spiritus during entire time the anointing is occurring. If the congregation or choir does not sing during this time, please have the accompanist play this during the anointing. It is recommended that names be given in a clear voice by sponsor or candidate. The candidate should remain standing directly in front of the bishop who will stand at the entrance of the sanctuary.
General Intercessions: Who will read these? ______________________________
If there is more than one reader, all should be standing in readiness near the microphone.
Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Will the newly confirmed bring the gifts to the altar? ____________________
Instrumental music or a hymn may be used during the Preparation of Gifts. This music should be of such length that it is completed when the presider has finished the washing of the hands. If incensing altar and gifts is done, the music should be completed when the incensing and washing of hands is finished.
Will the presentation of gifts take place in silence? ___________
With a hymn? ________ Title: ___________________
With instrumental music? ___________________
The Eucharistic Acclamations and the Lamb of God should always be sung at Masses in which music is used. Please indicate versions to be used:
Holy, Holy: ________________________ Great Amen: _______________________
Acclamation: _______________________ Lamb of God: _______________________
Communion Hymn (title): ______________________________________________________
(Those who have already received Communion on that same day, and priests who have already celebrated Mass, may receive Communion again at a Confirmation Mass - instruction, "Immensae Caritatis", Congregation of the Sacraments, January 23, 1973)
Hymn of Praise (title): _________________________________________________________
Following the period of silent reflection after Communion, the assembly may rise and sing a Hymn of Praise (GIRM 56j). This is followed by the Concluding Prayer (Prayer after Communion). If this option is chosen, it is suggested that the Recessional music be instrumental.
Recessional (title): ____________________________________________________________
Other comments: (regarding receptions following ceremony, dinner invitations, photographs, etc.)
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Signatures:
Pastor: ____________________________________________________________
D.R.F. or Confirmation Director or Coordinator: _____________________________
Please return these forms to the Office of the Bishop NO LATER than the date listed on page one. Thank you very much.
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