Liturgical Rehearsal: In preparation for the liturgical celebration, the following have been rehearsed with the candidates and ministers and all are confident with their role:
- Entrance procession
- Renewal of Baptismal Promises
- Movement to and position before the bishop for the anointing (exactly where they will stand).
- Sponsors have been notified that they are to place their right hand on the candidates right shoulder.
- Response to the anointing is "Amen"
- Response to the greeting of peace is "and also with you"
- Presentation of the Gifts procession
- Exit procession
- Liturgical Ministers: Ministers have been selected for the following roles:
- Acolytes/servers (3)
- Lectors
- Deacon of the Liturgy (if one is to be utilized)
- Presenter of the candidates
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Musicians
- Greeters and ushers
- Others involved in procession (incense bearer, banner bearers, etc.)
- Group Photograph: If a group photograph is to be taken, the photographer clearly understands the guidelines for a group photograph as outlined on page 12.
- Nametags: Nametags are prepared for the following:
- Candidates
- Catechists
- Sponsors (optional)
- Liturgical Planner: The liturgy planner has been completed and a copy sent to the Bishop's administrative assistant two (2) weeks prior to the liturgy.
- Arrival Time and Location for Candidates: The candidates have been informed of the arrival time and where they are to assemble. (Parents of the candidates have also been informed of this information.)
- Arrival Time and Location for Sponsors: The sponsors have been informed of the arrival time and the general location of reserved pews for them.
- Bishop's Memorial Card: Cards have been received and will be distributed after the celebration (along with the parish Confirmation certificate) by a member of the parish Faith Formation team.
- Reception: Arrangements have been made for the reception following the liturgical celebration.
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