CONFIRMATION & FIRST EUCHARIST LITURGICAL MANUAL Revised, March 17, 2015

CONFIRMATION & FIRST EUCHARIST LITURGICAL MANUAL Revised, March 17, 2015 I. INTRODUCTION This liturgical manual has been prepared to assist parishes in preparing for the celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation/First Eucharist in the Diocese of Fargo. In all instances, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Ceremonial of Bishops and Rite of Confirmation (as found in the 2012 Roman Pontifical) are followed as foundations to planning this liturgical celebration. As the presider and celebrant of the liturgy of Confirmation/First Eucharist, Bishop Folda has some practical preferences which facilitate the planning of the celebration. II. PERSONS A. Bishop The ordinary minister of confirmation is the bishop. Outside of the instances specifically enumerated in universal Church law, no priest in the Diocese of Fargo has permission to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation without the express authorization of Bishop Folda. B. Master of Ceremonies Fr. Matt Kraemer, Director of the Diocesan Liturgy Office, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Confirmation/First Eucharist Liturgy. C. Priests All priests are invited to concelebrate. Concelebrating priests should wear all priestly vestments, including the chasuble of the appropriate color. D. Deacons The assistance of a deacon is strongly encouraged, and up to three may be directly involved in the liturgy. It is proper to the Deacon s role to lead the general intercessions. In the absence of a deacon, the parish priest fulfills his duties, especially the proclamation of the Gospel and preparation of the altar, including the paten and chalice. When two deacons are present for the liturgy, the tasks may be divided. E. Sacristan The sacristy and sanctuary should be completely set up at least fifteen minutes before Mass. A checklist can be found in Appendix II on page 10. F. Honor Guard of the 4 th Degree Knights of Columbus A Knights of Columbus Honor Guard may be invited at the discretion of the local pastor hosting the confirmation. Their role is specified in Appendix VI, page 14. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 1 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

G. Servers/acolytes The Confirmation/First Eucharist Mass is most easily attended to by 5-7 servers. They should have arrived at the church and be vested at least 15 minutes before Mass. When time permits, the Master of Ceremonies will cover an overview of the ceremony with them, but a prior practice with the pastor/deacon/other parish staff can be a helpful way to prepare. H. Candidates for Confirmation and their Sponsors Note the following practical considerations for those to be initiated and their sponsors: 1. The mode of dress will be in accord with the dignity of the sacraments 2. The students and their sponsors will not be chewing gum. 3. The students customarily wear name tags indicating both confirmation and baptismal names III. LITURGICAL PLANNING A. Liturgy Planning Sheet (2 pages) A liturgy planning sheet is to be filled out and submitted to the Chancellor at the Diocese at least two weeks prior to the Confirmation/First Eucharist liturgy. It is sent by the Bishop s Office prior to the confirmation, it can be downloaded on the online Forms page under the Chancellor s office, or under the Liturgy office page as well. The Liturgy Planning Sheet can be filled out electronically by using Adobe Acrobat and e-mailed, faxed or mailed to the Liturgy Office. B. Choice of Liturgy The choice of Prayers and Readings for the Mass of Confirmation/First Eucharist is governed by liturgical law for Ritual Masses and the preferences of the bishop. Briefly: 1. Sundays of Lent, The Mass and Readings of the Day will be used, with purple vestments. 2. Weekdays of Lent, Ritual Mass of Confirmation is preferred, with red vestments and proper readings chosen from #764-768 in Volume IV of the Lectionary. (GIRM 372,374) One of the readings should be chosen from the votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist (Vol. 4, #976-981). 3. Sundays of Easter, the Octave of Easter and Solemnities, The Mass and Readings of the Day will be used. Neither the Ritual Mass of Confirmation nor its proper Readings. White Diocesan vestments will be used. 4. Weekdays of Easter, Ritual Mass of Confirmation is preferred, with red vestments and proper readings chosen from #764-768 in Volume IV of the Lectionary. (GIRM 372,374) One of the readings should be chosen from the votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist (Vol. 4, #976-981). According to liturgical tradition, the Old Testament is not read during Easter Time. 5. Sundays in Ordinary Time, the orations for the Ritual Mass of Confirmation are used, but Bishop Folda prefers that the proper readings for the particular Sunday be proclaimed. Red vestments are worn. 6. Weekdays of Ordinary time, Ritual Mass of Confirmation is preferred, with red vestments and proper readings chosen from #764-768 in Volume IV of the Lectionary. (GIRM 372,374), one of the readings should be chosen from the votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist (vol. 4, #976-981). Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 2 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

C. Musical Principles and Reminders for the Confirmation/First Eucharist Liturgy The role of music in the Confirmation/First Eucharist Liturgy is of great importance. The following list enumerates several principles and reminders to follow: 1. In general, music should be chosen from well-known and trusted sources. The Confirmation/First Eucharist Liturgy is not an appropriate celebration for using new or unlearned liturgical music. Musicians should remember that the parish receives, as guests, many persons from outside of the local community and thus the selection of music should be drawn from established liturgical repertoire. Certain hymns should be completely avoided. They are listed in Appendix III on page 11. 2. Liturgical music is meant to accompany certain moments of the liturgy and not prolong them. The entrance procession, preparation of the gifts and communion rite are actions accompanied by music. As such, once the ritual action concludes, so should the music which accompanies it. Liturgical musicians will want to be particularly observant when incense is being used at Mass: the music should continue throughout the incensing of the altar when it is a part of the entrance procession and preparation of the gifts. 3. The principal acclamations and litanies of the Mass are always to be sung: Lord Have Mercy, Gospel Acclamation; Holy, Holy; Memorial Acclamation; Great Amen; Lamb of God. Only in the rarest of circumstances is the Gloria, when prescribed, to be recited and not sung. For the sake of liturgical beauty and simplicity, it is fitting that these acclamations be taken from a singular Mass setting as opposed to being randomly chosen from multiple settings. Refrain versions of the Gloria should be avoided. Alternative translations of these acclamations should also be avoided, including alternative titles during the Lamb of God (e.g. Bread of Life, Prince of Peace, etc.) 4. Unlike the usual custom of beginning the Gospel Acclamation when the priest stands, at the Mass of a bishop the acclamation should begin shortly after the Second Reading before the bishop stands. A good cue is to begin the music when the Deacon(s) and/or Priest(s) assisting the Bishop stands (The bishop remains seated during the beginning of the music so as to prepare the incense and give the blessing to the priest/deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel.) 5. The Laying on of Hands is carried out in complete silence. Other times of silence during the celebration of the Eucharist should be respected. (before Mass, after communion is finished) During Lent, instruments should only be used to accompany the voice, not on their own. 6. There is no music to accompany the ritual action of the Sign of Peace. 7. The "Lamb of God" should begin promptly after the Sign of Peace 8. In no case is any pre-recorded music, whether instrumental or vocal, solo or as an accompaniment, used during the Sacred Liturgy. Liturgy is an act of a living, worshiping community. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 3 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

IV. THE LITURGICAL CELEBRATION ITSELF A. The Role of Servers in the Confirmation/First Eucharist Liturgy The Mass with the Rite of Confirmation is best served by six or seven servers. If five servers are used, their tasks are assigned as follows: 1. The incense bearer (thurifer); 1 2. The cross bearer, who also attends to the Roman Missal and Confirmation Ritual and assists as acolyte when indicated; 3. The first candle bearer, who also serves as the miter bearer when there are only five servers; 4. The second candle bearer, who also serves as the miter bearer when there are only five servers; 5. The acolyte, who attends to the washing of hands, preparation of gifts, and other common serving tasks (jointly with the cross/book bearer). 6. & 7, Assume the sole roles of mitre/crozier bearer, allows 3 & 4 to be free for a gospel procession and other acolyte duties, especially during the cleaning of the hands after the crismation. The Master of Ceremonies will direct servers throughout the liturgy. The single page Rite of Confirmation Outline (Appendix I, page 9) should assist servers in preparing for the liturgy. B. The Order of the Confirmation/First Eucharist Introductory Rites Ordering of the Entrance Procession: Thurifer, Cross, Candle bearers, (Boat bearer), other servers, Students, (Sponsors), Deacon bearing the Book of the Gospels, Concelebrating priests, Pastor, Bishop (with attending deacons/presbyters), (Miter and Crosier bearers), Master of Ceremonies. As the members of the entrance procession approach the sanctuary, they should make the appropriate reverence (genuflection/bow) and immediately proceed to occupy their position in the sanctuary. (Servers should not line up across the sanctuary steps, as may be customary in parish liturgies, to await the arrival of the celebrant/presider.) The students (and sponsors) genuflect to the tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacrament situated in the sanctuary when they approach the altar at the front of the church. (GIRM 274) The bishop, after making the customary reverence, approaches the altar. The designated servers receive the miter and crozier and go directly to their places, and the bishop reverences the altar. The bishop turns to his right and receives the thurible. If necessary, he may add more incense, assisted by the deacon or priest, but he generally does not add any more, but simply takes the thurible from the server/deacon. The processional/gathering music continues throughout the incensation and concludes once the bishop has reached the presider's chair. There is no need for the deacon or concelebrant(s) to hold back the Bishop s chasuble at this time, they just accompany the Bishop as he incenses. 1 It is liturgically cumbersome, especially in smaller churches, to have two servers attend to the incense (i.e., thurifer and boat-bearer). One server who alone bears both the thurible and boat is sufficient. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 4 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

On Sundays and during the Octave of Easter (but not on weekdays) the Sprinkling Rite is encouraged. The deacon (or fifth server) holds the holy water receptacle for the blessing. The bishop then proceeds throughout the church in the customary fashion, accompanied by the M.C. Upon returning to the chair, he prays the short prayer of absolution. The Gloria is then sung, if used. (It may not be sung during the Sprinkling Rite or during Sundays of Lent.) The book bearer (cross bearer) approaches the bishop for the Opening Prayer. All are seated and the bishop takes the miter. Liturgy of the Word The appropriate readings are then proclaimed by the lector, who bows to the altar. Genuflection is not appropriate for ministers during Mass, but only before and after Mass. (GIRM 274) Only in the most unusual of circumstances should the Psalm Response not be sung. A hymn should not replace the psalm, but its exact text should be taken from the lectionary or New Grail translation, not alternate translations by other composers. If a different book is to be used for the proclamation of the Gospel, the Lectionary should be removed from the ambo at the conclusion of the second reading. In contrast to liturgies at which a priest presides, the bishop remains seated during the singing of the Gospel acclamation. The deacon (or priest) invites the assembly to stand as the thurifer approaches the chair for the preparation of the incense. The thurifer opens the thurible and, when necessary, kneels before the bishop for the placement of the incense. The deacon (or priest), having received the boat from thurifer, opens it and holds it close to the thurible. After the bishop has placed the incense, the thurifer rises, closes the thurible and takes back the boat from the deacon (or priest). The deacon (or pastor) then kneels or bows before the bishop and receives the blessing to proclaim the Gospel. Taking up the Book of Gospels from its place, if necessary, he proceeds to the ambo. The bishop removes the miter, stands, and receives the crosier. After greeting the people ("The Lord be with you") and announcing the text ("A reading from the holy Gospel according to "), the deacon (pastor) incenses the book in the customary fashion. The thurifer remains standing near the ambo until the Gospel has been proclaimed. At the conclusion of the Gospel proclamation, the bishop sets aside the crosier and the deacon should, if possible, take the Book of the Gospels (not the Lectionary, if used) to the bishop at his chair for veneration. A priest does not bring the Book of the Gospels to the bishop for veneration. A Deacon can venerate the Lectionary if it is used in place of the Book of the Gospels. The bishop and all others are seated. The bishop receives the miter. The pastor, in these or similar words, presents those to be confirmed to the bishop. If multiple parishes are involved, each pastor may present their students separately, repeating only It is my privilege. : Bishop Folda, the parish community of wishes to present to you these children who have been prepared and are now ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is my privilege to present them to you at this time. The pastor then calls each student by name; each rises and remains standing for the first part of the bishop's instruction. (Appendix IV, page 12 has a printable version) The bishop will invite the students to be seated at the appropriate time. In the case of large confirmation classes, the students may simply be invited to stand as a group without being called individually. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 5 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Rite of Confirmation At the conclusion of the homily, the bishop invites the students to stand for the Renewal of Baptismal Promises. The book bearer goes to the bishop with the Confirmation Ritual. The candidates should prepare beforehand to answer the questions of this renewal with the response of a strong I DO that reflects true active participation. The laying on of hands follows. The book bearer remains with the bishop. The bishop removes the miter and crosier and hands them to the servers, who wait behind the Bishop. The students kneel, while the rest of the congregation stands. After a short introduction/explanation, the bishop invites all to pray in silence 2. The laying on of hands is done as a group, with the Bishop extending both hands over the candidates. Concelebrating priests would only extend hands if they are to be actively assisting the bishop in chrismation as well, which is rare in the Diocese of Fargo. The bishop prays for the invocation of the Holy Spirit from the Confirmation Ritual. All respond "Amen" and the students rise. As the bishop receives the miter and crosier, the deacon (or pastor) takes the Sacred Chrism and 3 stands at the bishop's right. The book, miter, and crosier bearers return to their seats. The bishop anoints each candidate with the words N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The student responds with a strong Amen. The bishop then greets the newly-confirmed saying "Peace be with you," to which the confirmed responds And with your spirit. Appropriate music may accompany this part of the rite. 4 If necessary, this is also a practical time to light another coal(s) for the incensation which will take place at the offertory. As the rite of anointing draws to a close, two or three servers prepare the pitcher with water, towel and basin with a piece of lemon and bread for the washing of hands. The bishop will approach the servers, put aside the crosier, wash his hands (removing his ring), and return to his chair. While the bishop washes his hands, the newly-confirmed return to their places and the deacon or lector designated to pray the Prayer of the Faithful approaches the ambo. If a deacon is present, he should always pray this Prayer of the Faithful, as is proper to his role. The bishop, removing his miter, stands at the chair and introduces the prayer of the faithful. A text to follow can be found in Appendix V, Page 13. After the last petition, the lector turns and faces the bishop for the bishop's concluding prayer and then returns to his/her place. All are seated and the bishop takes the miter. Liturgy of the Eucharist The Deacon and M.C. prepare the altar in the customary way. The Offertory Procession should take place immediately after the assembly has been seated, with the gifts being presented by the newly confirmed candidates if possible. When a collection is also to be taken up, it is to follow the offertory procession. The offertory procession is unaccompanied by cross or candles. The Bishop receives the offertory gifts accompanied by the deacons/priest and two servers. The 2 The ritual clearly states that the laying on of hands is to be done in complete silence. No music, vocal or instrumental, may accompany this action. 3 Pastors may wish to apprise photographers of this arrangement. The best photographs will be taken from the bishop's left-hand side. Bishop Folda recognizes the importance of photographs and does not discourage persons from respectfully taking photographs during the rite. 4 It may be useful to note that the rite of anointing (chrismation) proceeds at a rate of 4-5 students per minute. Thus it would take approximately 10 minutes to confirm 50 students. This does not include the washing of hands which concludes the rite. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 6 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

bishop goes to the altar and is handed the paten by the deacon or priest in the deacon s absence. At the correct moment, after the offering of the chalice filled with wine, the thurifer approaches the altar, opens the thurible, and allows the bishop to place the incense, assisted by the deacon or priest. The deacon (or priest/pastor) may accompany the bishop during the incensation. Once he returns to the altar, the deacon (or priest/pastor) incenses the bishop, attending clergy and finally the congregation. (Three swings of three, only one stop for the congregation, not multiple incensations) The bishop washes his hands and the Mass continues as normal. If possible, the deacon or a properly-trained thurifer should kneel before the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer to incense each of the sacred species as they are elevated after their consecration. It is appropriate for Bishop Folda to distribute First Eucharist to the students who have been confirmed. Pastors should distribute the Precious Blood to the students, who receive First Eucharist before the rest of the parish receives the Eucharist. The distribution of Holy Communion should proceed in an uninterrupted fashion. If families wish to receive Holy Communion together, they should do so at the parish celebration, rather than during the confirmation liturgy. If photographs are desired, a single photographer may take photos from the side aisle. For the distribution of the Eucharist, the M.C. should not be included as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. After the distribution of the Eucharist is complete, the purification takes place in the usual manner at the credence table or in the sacristy. Two servers wash the bishop's hands near the altar or at the chair. If there are a large number of vessels to purify, these may be done promptly after Mass, with only clergy assuming the task. Because of the length of the ceremony and to allow for proper private prayer in silence after communion, all music should end immediately upon conclusion of the Communion rite. (When the Bishop sits down after washing his hands) No additional music is to follow the distribution of Eucharist (i.e., Communion meditation songs, thanksgiving hymns, etc.). When the bishop stands, all rise for the post-communion prayer. The pastor may make any announcements after the conclusion of the post-communion prayer, before the final blessing. It is the custom of Bishop Folda to offer final words of gratitude and encouragement at this time. Any particular parish devotions such as a prayer before Our Lady or enrollment in the scapular may be celebrated at the parish celebration the following Sunday. These individual devotions are not to be added to the Bishop s celebration. The bishop will use the triple blessing proper to the day or from the Ritual Mass. After the greeting ("The Lord be with you") he receives the miter. (The deacon invites the assembly to bow their heads.) After the third invocation of the threefold blessing, the book bearer withdraws and the bishop, receiving the crosier, gives the blessing. The dismissal follows and the servers prepare for the recessional. If incense is to be used at this time, it may be prepared by the bishop at his chair with the assistance of the deacon or priest. The servers should form the procession in the main aisle of the church. After the bishop has venerated the altar and tabernacle, the servers turn and process out, followed by the attending clergy, the bishop and his attendants. The servers should gather around the cross in the back of the church and await the ministers to venerate the cross after Mass. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 7 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS It is the preference of Bishop Folda that the students remain in their pews after Confirmation/First Eucharist. He will return for photographs after greeting the people. If photographs are desired, there should be only one person, whether someone from the parish or a professional who is hired, designated to take the photographs. The students should be instructed to remain in the church. If a group photograph is desired, the students should arrange themselves appropriately while they await the bishop. During the group photograph, the sponsors should line up in the far right aisle (as facing the altar) of the church. After the group photograph, the children will go find their sponsor and then come through for their individual photograph. If there are multiple groups, the custom has been to take group one, followed by those individuals, then group two, etc. With all due regard for their profession, professional photographers should be encouraged to proceed quickly and respectfully. If the professional photographer requires order envelopes to be filled out, ensure that all families wishing to order photographs have them completed before Mass. If the family wishes to take their own photograph in lieu of the professional, this is permissible, but they need to be prepared to do so when their child comes to the front. A staff member or volunteer from the host parish should have a plan for pictures established beforehand and be prepared to help organize the group and individual pictures. Assisting the photographer in collecting envelopes and recording the order of photographs is sometimes necessary in the event the photographer comes without additional staff of his/her own. If a meal follows the ceremony, the kitchen staff should feel free to begin serving without waiting for the bishop. The process of taking photographs, removing vestments, etc, takes much time. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 8 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Appendix I, One Page Outline, Rite of Confirmation/First Eucharist 1. Order of entrance procession: Thurifer, cross, candles, other servers, students, sponsors (optional), Deacon with Gospel book, concelebrating priests, pastor, Bishop with attending deacons, miter and crosier bearers, master of ceremonies (MC). 2. Entrance reverence: genuflection to tabernacle. All go directly to seats. Servers should not wait for Bishop before entering the sanctuary. 3. Before genuflecting to tabernacle, the Bishop will remove the miter and crosier, the servers who bear them will genuflect with the Bishop and MC 4. Altar incensation, Deacon accompanies Bishop. 5. Introductory rites, as appropriate to the day. 6. After Collect, Bishop sits and receives the miter. 7. Liturgy of the Word as usual. 8. Gospel a. Bishop REMAINS SEATED, all others stand for Alleluia. b. Deacon or Pastor stays standing and receives blessing to proclaim the Gospel. c. Bishop stands, removes miter and receives crosier. d. Bishop receives the crozier after the dialogue, The Lord be with You e. If a deacon proclaims the Gospel, he brings Book of the Gospels back to the Bishop f. If a priest proclaims the Gospel, he does NOT bring Book of the Gospels to Bishop. 9. Bishop is seated, pastor(s) presents candidates. 10. Students stand when names are called and remain standing. Bishop will invite them to be seated. 11. Homily 12. Rite of Confirmation a. Roman Pontifical is brought to the Bishop for the renewal of baptismal promises as he returns to his seat after the homily. Mitre and crozier are brought to the Bishop. Bishop will invite just the candidates to stand, not the sponsors. b. Roman Pontifical remains open for prayer & laying on of hands, everyone stands, candidates kneel, Miter and crosier come off. c. Students kneel, others stand. d. Bishop alone extends hands, concelebrants do not since they are not crismating e. Laying on of hands is done as a group, not individually 13. Chrismation, candidate and sponsors come forward, mitre and crozier go on a. Roman Pontifical is not needed. b. Miter and crosier to Bishop. c. Deacon or Pastor holds chrism while standing at Bishop s right side. d. Music may accompany this rite. All sit for the chrismation. 14. After Chrismation, Bishop washes his hands with soapy water, bread, lemon and clean water. He hands back miter and crosier 15. Prayers of the Faithful/General Intercessions 16. Bishop sits, receives miter. 17. Offertory goes as usual. 18. Incensation is as usual. 19. Bishop washes his hands after communion. 20. If the number of vessels is large, Bishop prefers purification in the sacristy or after Mass 21. No announcements or presentations are to be made until after the post-communion prayer. 22. Bishop receives miter after post-communion prayer, then announcements can be made. 23. Bishop receives crosier before final blessing. 24. Incense is imposed and procession forms as soon as closing hymn begins. Servers should stop, turn back, and wait for Bishop to genuflect before departing the Church. 25. Students remain in their places to wait for pictures. 26. Servers wait for Bishop to reverence the cross in the back of the church. 27. Immediately after Mass, the Bishop comes to the front of the Church for pictures. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 9 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Appendix II - Sacristan Notes Bishop Folda will bring his own chasuble. He also provides the Sacred Chrism and the Roman Pontifical for the Confirmation ritual. The following check-off sheet should assist the sacristy preparations at the parish. In the sacristy: The pastor should take the intention for the Mass, Bishop Folda will have his own intention Wireless microphone with fully charged or brand new battery. A clip on microphone is preferred to an earset mic. Thurible, Incense, & Charcoal, if incense is used. Incense bowls will not be used. List of communion assignments for deacons, concelebrants, and EMHCs Book of the Gospels (if possible) On the credence table: Sacred Chrism (brought with Bishop Folda, could also be placed on another stand) Communion plates for the faithful Chalices for the faithful Purificators Main Celebrant s Chalice Corporal(s), if there is a large amount of sacred vessels, multiple corporals should be used Bread & lemon in a bowl or on a plate for hand washing. (1 lemon, cut in half & any type bread, sliced or split in half) Lavabo bowl for washing of hands at offertory and after communion (ablutions should go in sacrarium) Additional bowl of warm, soapy water with small picther of warm water (for washing after lemon/bread) Fresh glass of drinking water (for Bishop Folda) Small missal stand for the Roman Missal Concelebrant copies of the Eucharistic prayer, if needed Near the bishop s chair or with servers: Roman Missal, a larger one is preferred to the smaller chapel size Roman Pontifical, a green liturgical book Bishop Folda will bring with him Aspergillum with water bucket filled with water (Only used for a sprinkling rite) Salt in a small dish (Only used for a sprinkling rite) On the ambo: The lectionary, opened to the readings specified for the liturgical celebration General Intercessions for the deacon or lector In the back of the Church Wine, with the right quantity to cover all the chalices to be prepared for distribution Water Bread, with enough to distribute to all the faithful present for the celebration Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 10 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Any hymn to replace the Responsorial Psalm Join the Dance Lord of the Dance We Gather Together Sing a New Church into Being Appendix III - Hymns to Avoid Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 11 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Appendix IV - Calling of the Candidates Priest Presenter: Bishop Folda, the parish community of wishes to present to you these children who have been prepared and are now ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is my privilege to present them to you at this time. (Read Names from your Parish) (Return to your place and/or let the next priest introduce the children from his parish) Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 12 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Appendix V - Sample Prayer of the Faithful Bishop: My brothers and sisters: Let us be one in prayer to God our Father as we are one in the faith and love His Spirit gives. Deacon/Lector: For these sons and daughters of God, confirmed by the gift of the Spirit, that they may give witness to Christ, by lives built on faith and love, let us pray to the Lord. For the parents and godparents who led them in faith, that by word and example they may always encourage them to follow the way of Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord. For the holy Church of God, in union with Francis our Pope and John our bishop, and all the bishops, that God, who gathers us together by the Holy Spirit, may help us grow in unity of faith and love until his Son returns in glory, let us pray to the Lord. For all men and women, of every race and nation, that they may acknowledge the one God as Father, and in the bond of common fellowship seek his Kingdom, which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord. (It is appropriate to add an intercession linked to First Eucharist) For our students and each one of us who receives the Eucharist today, that our lives may be transformed by our reception of the Body & Blood of the Lord. Bishop: God our Father, you sent the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and through them and their successors you give the Spirit to your people. May his work begun at Pentecost continue to grow in the hearts of all who believe. Through Christ our Lord. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 13 of 14 Diocese of Fargo

Appendix VI - Knights of Columbus Note: The role and duties of the Color Corps of the Knights of Columbus are governed by the October 4, 2008 Color Corps Drill Manual, published by the Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus. What is proper for Mass is outlined on page 24 and 25 of this manual and are attached here. Further details about the preferences of Bishop Folda are provided below. Before Mass Prepare in the official regalia dress in the parish hall or other location. Assemble in two lines, in the gathering space or entrance of the church, for the processional Check in with Bishop Folda s Master of Ceremonies (MC) Opening Procession At the front of main aisle of the church, the honor guard can face the middle and present swords, outlined on page 23 of the Color Corps Manual. Offertory, Procession of the Gifts (Page 30) When Bishop Folda is the celebrant, an escort is not necessary for the offertory procession with bread and wine. An escort would be more fitting for a Mass that is a particular celebration of the Knights of Columbus, but not at confirmations or other parish Masses. Bishop Folda prefers that the newly confirmed present the gifts to him unaccompanied. Eucharistic Prayer The color corps will remain in its assigned seating The color corps, do to their swords, are able stand with chapeau over their hearts in both positions during the Eucharistic Prayer Recessional The recessional will take place in the usual way as outlines on pages 23-26 of the color guard manual. Confirmation & First Eucharist Page 14 of 14 Diocese of Fargo