Each parish will want to establish a timeline for each aspect of the Confirmation program. The following timeline represents the normal sequence. Various aspects for the program may overlap and parishes may wish to vary the sequence of the components according to their needs.
Acquire needed Baptismal Records
Convening and training of team/catechist
Invitations to parents and prospective candidates
Introductory session for parents and prospective candidates
Registration
Rite of Enrollment
Catechesis
Parent/Sponsor/Menotr Sessions
Service Projects
Dialogue with the Candidate
Letters to the Bihsop
Retreat
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Immediate Preparation for celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Celebration of Confirmation
Post Confirmation Catechesis