Preparing hearts for Confirmation
Confirmation
Workshop Activities
Workshop Outlines
Resources for Workshops
General Resources
Parish Guide – Confirmation
Parish Guide for my Sacramental journey – Confirmation (children’s booklet)
Parent Guide – Confirmation
Parent Guide for my Sacramental journey – Confirmation (children’s booklet)
Parent Information Bookmarks
Includes link to Parent Guide for my Sacramental Journey - Confirmation
Why Baptism? Stand Up Sit Down Game
Game instructions for session icebreaker
Church Search
Find elements in the church that connect to Confirmation
Baptism of Jesus
Baptism of Jesus - Colourful Doves Craft
In this activity, we reflect on the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are named in the prayer of invocation in the Rite of Confirmation.
Baptism of Jesus - Paper Plate Dove Craft
In this activity, we reflect on the story of Jesus Baptism
Baptism of Jesus - Games
These games are designed to help children unpack the story of Jesus’ Baptism
Baptism of Jesus - Making Chocolate Milk
Make chocolate milk to help children unpack the story of Jesus’ Baptism
Baptism of Jesus - Guided Meditation
Invite children to reflect on their own Baptism as they are guided through a meditation prayer experience.
Baptism of Jesus - River Rocks Prayer
Invite children to reflect on their Baptism and Jesus Baptism through a prayer experience.
Baptism of Jesus - Echo Mime
This activity involves creating a ‘echo mime’ which is a creative storytelling method that uses drama and movement to help children reflect on the story of Jesus’ Baptism.
Baptism of Jesus - Echo Mime Video Example
This activity involves creating a ‘echo mime’ which is a creative storytelling method that uses drama and movement to help children reflect on the story of Jesus’ Baptism.
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - Bookmark Craft
The bookmark activity is a way for the children to remember the promises of Jesus.
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - Kite Craft
In this activity, we reflect on the symbol of wind as one of the signs of the Holy Spirit’s presence and action throughout scripture
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - Mobile Craft
In this activity, we reflect on God’s amazing love.
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - Tableaux
In this activity, we’ll use the Tableaux technique (frozen scenes created with our bodies) to explore the meaning of Jesus’ promise.
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - Tableaux Video Example
In this activity, we’ll use the Tableaux technique (frozen scenes created with our bodies) to explore the meaning of Jesus’ promise.
Pentecost
Pentecost - Flame Crowns
In this activity, we reflect on the story of Pentecost and of the effects of the Holy Spirit, both on the disciples at Pentecost and on us as we make our Confirmation.
Pentecost - Paper Plate Flames
In this activity, we reflect on the story of Pentecost.
Pentecost - Paper Strip Flames
In this activity, we reflect on the story of Pentecost.
Pentecost - Games
In these games we reflect on the story of Pentecost and of the effects of the Holy Spirit, both on the disciples at Pentecost and on us as we make our Confirmation.
Pentecost - Guided Meditation
Invite children to listen to the Holy Spirit through a meditation prayer experience.
Pentecost - Liquid Picture
This activity involves creating a ‘liquid picture’ which is a creative storytelling method that uses drama and movement to help children reflect on the story of Pentecost.
Pentecost - Liquid Picture Video Example
This activity involves creating a ‘liquid picture’ which is a creative storytelling method that uses drama and movement to help children reflect on the story of Pentecost.
Getting to know the Holy Spirit
Three in One Stimulus Pictures
This activity is designed to help children and parents reflect on the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
Holy Spirit in Scripture (Symbol) Stimulus
This activity is designed to help children and parents reflect on many ways the Holy Spirit has revealed its activity in scripture.
Holy Spirit History Minibook
This activity involves making a mini-book and encourages children to reflect on the ways the Holy Spirit has been present and active in our world, and in our own lives today.
Holy Spirit Chatterbox
This activity involves making a ‘chatterbox’ and encourages children to reflect on the ways the Holy Spirit has revealed itself throughout scripture.
Litany to the Holy Spirit for Kids
Pray together with this interactive Holy Spirit Video Prayer
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit for Kids
Pray together using actions with this interactive Holy Spirit Video Prayer.
The Order of Confirmation
Order of Confirmation - Symbolic Gestures
Explore the Symbolic gestures used in the Rite of Confirmation.
Order of Confirmation - Sorting Cards Activity
This activity is designed to help children and parents become more familiar with the celebration so that they know what to expect when they receive the sacrament for themselves.
Order of Confirmation - 'Be Sealed' Envelope Activity
This activity provides children and parents an opportunity to reflect on effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
CONTACT THE TEAM
We’d love to talk to you more about how to engage children and families through ministry in your local context.
Chantale Wilson
Director
Charlotte Pitot
Project Officer
Carrie McCormack
Project Officer
Sam Sachse
Project Officer
childrenandfamilies@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone
07 3324 3440