Confirmation Resources/Plans

Later this year Michelangelo will be making his Confirmation at our Homeschool Camp; with our Bishop’s blessing we prepare our children ourselves.  I have total confidence in preparing our little ones for First Confession/First Holy Communion, however, despite ‘preparing’ three children to date for Confirmation I still struggle in feeling confident I have imparted all I need to.  Point of fact is; what do I really need to impart?  As ages of Reception vary greatly around the country and globe, resource content reflect this, I haven’t found a blueprint that sets it out clearly.

For Michelangelo’s three older siblings I’ve used  Spreading and Defending the Faith – Image of God Series; parts of this are perfect, parts are too old for an 11/12 year old, a large part focuses on ‘Service’ an American emphasis not an Australian emphasis, also there is a ‘Soldier of Christ’ component which doesn’t totally encompass today’s understanding. However there is enough in this book that I can work with, but I’d dearly love to find the book, but alas I’m resigned that I shan’t.  Therefore realising I need to work with a combination of resources, I’ve compiled a list from suggestions at 4Real for Michelangelo who will be 12 when he is Confirmed.  Many of these I haven’t used before so it’s all a little unknown.

As Michelangelo and I read the following together, he will also be reading various saint stories, one of these inspiring and heroic men he will select for his Confirmation Name. 

Faith & Life- 5
Not our favourite series;dry and dull, however there are a few relevant chapters.

New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism 2
We’ve long enjoyed reading these Catechisms,  answering the questions and chatting about the material.  

Brief Review of Confirmation (Daughters of St Paul)
I discovered this on my shelves and for some reason haven’t really looked at it before.  Brief but looks promising, includes lots of catechism questions.

The First Sacraments – Inos Biffi

King of the Golden City
Appears to be an appropriate spiritual read. Have just ordered it

My Path to Heaven – Fr Geoffrey Bliss
A mini-spiritual retreat,  reflective. Have just ordered this. 

Illustrated Catechism – Inos Biffi
Compilation of 4 of Biffi’s books;  Prayer, Apostles Creed, Sacraments and Ten Commandments.  Just ordered.

Any Further Suggestions?