“O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.” — St. Augustine
Preparation for candidates of Confirmation draw them more deeply into God’s power, life and love that lives within each of us by our Baptism. It is by drawing candidates into a deeper, more intimate relationship with God the Father that the gifts of the Holy Spirting are unfolded, which gives us strength to boldly witness for Christ.
Many parishes have shifted their models of Confirmation to include:
It is also important to remember that Sacraments presuppose faith (of the individual or in the case of infants, the faith of the parents).
Start with these recommended resources:
Alpha Youth Series | Alpha in a Catholic Context
Chosen from Ascension Press
Purpose from Life Teen