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Letter to the Bishop
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The valid celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation requires that each candidate freely request reception from the Bishop. Therefore, all canidates must write a letter to the Bishop to make this request. Please keep in mind that this is a LETTER and not an essay. See below for instructions.
Update: We are offering a Letter Writing workshop on Sunday, March 21st to help those who would like the extra help. The new deadline for the bishop's letter is Wednesday, March 24th.
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Instructions for Bishop Letter
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The Bishop will read your letter. Please include the following in a letter to Bishop Edward J. Burns:
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Dear Bishop Burns (this is an appropriate way to address him in your letter)
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Your name, age/grade, parish (St. Gabriel) and Program (Fusion, Family Faith Sharing Community, Home Centered, High School Youth Night or Catholic School).
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Why do you feel you are ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
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What Saint did you choose? Explain as to why you would like to be like them.
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Talk about your personal experiences this year:
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retreats
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Your missionary Discipleship experiences and their impact on your life as a Catholic Christian
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some other faith experience
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Specifically request to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Nervous about your letter? Watch this
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
All letters are to be typed or neatly and legibly written in ink.
Parents, please proof the letter.
Do not mail the letter to the Bishop. Letters should be submitted in PDF format using the form below.
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