Playlists for Confirmation candidates
Confirmation candidates are accompanied by their family
and their sponsor during their formation and discernment.
The following playlists and discussion questions are designed to help guide this process.
May God bless you on your journey.
and their sponsor during their formation and discernment.
The following playlists and discussion questions are designed to help guide this process.
May God bless you on your journey.
1. Prayer
Watch the following videos from Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point Season 4:
After watching the videos, discuss the following with your parent and/or sponsor:
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2. Consolation, Desolation and the Daily Examen
Watch the Ask Iggy video and read the two short articles highlighted below to understand consolation and desolation.
Each week during formation, discuss with a parent, your sponsor, another Confirmation Candidate or another friend, your consolation or desolation for that week. The Daily Examen is also a great tool for finding God in your day. The Daily Examen webpage has a lot of great resources for learning how to do the Daily Examen. This is especially helpful when you are having challenges in your life. Watch the Ignatian Examen, Examine the Day with Gratitude video. Use the daily examen at least once a week during your formation to help you see God in your day. |
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3. Beginning the Process
Watch the following videos from Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point:
Discuss the following with your parent and/or sponsor:
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4. The Bible
Watch the following videos:
Pick a bible passage and try each way to pray with the passage over the next couple of days.
Make a plan to read the bible each week. Here are some options:
When will you read the bible? Every day or once a week? In the morning, afternoon or evening? Where will be your special place to read the bible? Ask your parent, sponsor or another candidate to have "bible time" with you as you begin this process. |
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5. Continuing the Process
Watch the following videos from Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point:
Discuss the following with your parent and/or sponsor:
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6. Continuing the Journey
Watch the following videos from Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point:
Discuss the following with your parent and/or sponsor:
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7. A New Journey Begins
Watch the following videos from Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point:
How will you continue to feed your faith? How will you plan to work through the tough times in faith? What do you need to say "no" and "yes" to? |
Remember, you are a child of God. A child of the light. Anointed as priest, prophet and king, sealed with the Holy Spirit and sent to be Jesus in the world. Your faith journey will take a lifetime. Continue to grow in your faith and continue walking with God.
Peace be with you!