Content:
Letters to the Bishop should reflect the individual character and style of each candidate. While honoring the letters as unique expressions, the following three topics should be worked into the letter’s body:
1. Biographical Information - The candidate should introduce themselves to the Bishop, i.e. who are they? how old they are? what grade they are in? what parish they belong to? who are their family members?
2. Description of Preparation – The candidate needs to communicate to the Bishop
how he or she has prepared for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
3. Personal Meaning – The candidate should reflect on what the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation means to them. Why do you want to be confirmed? Remember, this is not why you deserve to be confirmed because God's grace is a free gift that cannot be earned.