Roles and Responsibilities of Parents

Parents should expect to:

• Worship with your families regularly

• Be actively involved in the Confirmation preparation of the candidate.

• Engage in discussions about the material being studied including sharing your understanding and perspective.

• Encourage your child to reflect and thoughtfully consider the decision to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

• Pray for your child’s spiritual growth every day.

• Support and encourage completion of assignments, activities and expectations.

• Emphasise the importance of the sacrament of Confirmation by taking an active part in the celebration of Confirmation.

• Assist in retreats, service work, meetings, classes, spiritual events and social events.

• Faithfully bring your teen (and when necessary yourself) to meetings, programs, and prayer services that are planned to help your child prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.