Letter To The Bishop Template printable pdf download

LETTER TO THE BISHOP

 THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLE.

 DO NOT JUST FILL IN THE BLANKS.

 WRITE THE LETTER IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

 A handwritten letter is always more personal; however, be

sure your handwriting is legible (can be read), and your spelling is

correct. If your handwriting cannot be read, type your letter, but

sign it personally.

 DUE DATE: NO LATER THAN March 20, 2016

Date

Your Excellency,

I, ___(your full name)______________________________, a member of

Our Lady Help of Christians parish in Waldorf, Maryland, ask you, Most Reverend

Mario Dorsonville, to confirm me as a full member of the Roman Catholic Church.

I want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation because... (think about

your Confirmation reflection paper… what does this Sacrament mean to you? What

does being Catholic mean to you?)

I have prepared for the sacrament by...(your service, prayer, studies, etc. –

not just this year but over the years)

I have chosen_______(sponsor’s name)____________to present me to you

on the day of my Confirmation and to witness to my commitment. I have made

this choice because... (use what you learned by interviewing your sponsor… what

is it about this person that draws you closer to Jesus and your Catholic Faith?)

You will seal my commitment to Jesus and His Church by anointing me with

oil and calling me by name. The name I wish to be called at my Confirmation

is__(your chosen Confirmation name). I have chosen this name because... (what

you learned when you did your saint report and why this name, this saint, is

meaningful to you)

I understand that when confirmed I will receive the fullness of the gifts of

the Holy Spirit which I should use to help build up the Church. I wish to use my

gifts and share in the building up of the Church by... (how do you feel called to be

a better disciple of Jesus Christ, to serve the Catholic Church?)

Sincerely in Christ,

_______________

Letter To The Bishop Template