Confirmation Liturgies

Dates/Time - TBD depending on Bishop's schedule.

Location   

Saint Bridget - 6006 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, VA 23226

Presider: Bishop Knestout
 

What To Do Or Say During Confirmation Mass

Few things are more awkward than a group of people completing their baptism and receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit but sitting emotionless throughout Mass.
Enjoy it: pray, celebrate, enter into the Mass and receive the Holy Spirit. The Mass is very similar to most Masses, however, there are three unique parts. 

Renewal of Baptismal Promises: 
Because Confirmation is the completion of our Baptism, it is fitting to renew our Baptismal promises made when you were a baby (typically) and periodically renewed throughout our lives. The Presider will ask the following questions of the Confirmands. Confirmands should respond clearly with "I do"

V. Do you reject Satan? 
R. I do. 
V. And all his works? 
R. I do. 
V. And all his empty promises? 
R. I do. 
V. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? 
R. I do. 
V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? 
R. I do. 
V. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? 
R. I do. 
V. God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever. 
R. Amen. 

Presentation of Candidates

• Candidates will be presented as a group. Candidates will stand up to be recognized and will be prayed over as the Presider and concelebrants extend their hands over the whole group.

Anointing with Chrism

• To receive the sacrament, the pew of candidates sponsors will rise and move to the aisle as though going to receive Communion.
• Sponsors may place their right hand on the right shoulder of the confirmand if they feel comfortable doing so.  
• Upon approaching the Presider be sure to remove glasses and move bangs to avoid getting oil on them.
• The priest will use a fresh cotton swab to anoint each Confirmand with Chrism. 

If you are nervous about what to say, print this text out and bring it with you as a cheat sheet. 

Sponsor:          (Say the Confirmation Name of the Confirmand)   “N.”
Presider:          "N., Receive the seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit." (The Celebrant anoints the forehead of the confirmand).
Candidate:        Amen.
Presider:          Peace be with you.
Candidate:       And with your Spirit.