WATCH – Confirmation Talk 2025
On Wednesday 26th November, we had a wonderful online talk from Dr Dan O’Connell, a lecturer in ‘Learning, Society & Religious Education’ in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Please find the link to the talk recording above.
During his talk, Dr Dan spoke of the role of faith in wellbeing and recommended a good list of reading on this topic should people wish to find out more. Please find the Bibliography below.
Bibliography Religion and wellbeing
The celebration of Confirmation is a sacred and important moment on a long journey of faith development. Together with Baptism and First Holy Communion it opens the door to full membership of the Christian community. It is the beginning of the young adult’s ownership of their faith, supported and nourished by their family and their faith community.
Confirmation Resources for Parents/Guardians
icatholic.ie has some videos for both you and your child specifically around the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- https://www.icatholic.ie/preparing-for-confirmation-2025-diocese-of-meath/
- https://www.icatholic.ie/come-holy-spirit-episode-1/
Dublin Diocese have a three, pre-recorded, zoom sessions/videos, which are intended to stimulate faith conversation at home whilst also complementing the work of teachers.
Elaine Mahon and Maeve Mahon are the co-authors of a workbook “Come, Gather and Celebrate: Praying the New Missal with Children”. It’s aim is to enable children to more fully and consciously participate at mass. You can purchase the book from Veritas using the link below.