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