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The Teacher
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Luke 24:27
New American Bible
"Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets,
he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the scriptures."
Decree on Updated Guidelines for the Preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Decree on Updated Guidelines for the Preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation
effective as of August 10, 2026
03-03 Decree on Updated Guidelines for the Preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation bwAddendum to Participants Section 1 p.12: Catholic High Schools prepare their students in its regular course of instruction for theology and service learning. The student participates in all of the school’s liturgical, academic, community, and service events. The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be in the parish. 8.24.2026
References for Components
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285 The Sacrament of Confirmation
Code of Canon Law 879 / 889 / 890 / 891 / 893 The Sacrament of Confirmation
General Directory of Catechesis 257 The Parish
Gravissimum Educationis Parents
General Directory of Catechesis 73 Participants
Code of Canon Law 773 / 874 Sponsors
Bibliography of Original 2003 Archdiocese Liturgical Guidelines
Coriden, James A.; Green, Thomas J.; and Heintschel, Donald E. The Code of Canon Law A Text and Commentary. New York: Paulist Press, 1985.
Congregation for the Clergy. General Directory for Catechesis. Washington DC: United States Catholic Conference, 1997.
Office of Religious Education. Catechetical Guidelines for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Agana, Guam: Archdiocese of Agana, 1996.
Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. The Rites of the Catholic Church. Volume 1. New York: Pueblo Publishing Company, 1983.
The Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1994.
Vatican Council II: The Vatican Collection. Volume 2: More Post Conciliar Documents. Dublin, Ireland: Dominican Publications, 1998.
Bibliography for Updates
Archdiocese of Agana Office of Faith Formation. Guidelines Sacrament of Confirmation. Agana, 1979.
Archdiocese of Agana Office of Faith Formation. Catechetical Guidelines for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation. Agana, 1996.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. Retrieved from https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc/index.htm
Code of Canon Law. Retrieved from https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/cic_index_en.html
Gaudium Press English Editions. Pope Urges Catholic Communities to Reignite Youth Faith Amid Rising “Spiritual Poverty.” Retrieved from https://www.gaudiumpress.ca/pope-urges-catholic-communities-to-reignite-youth-faith-amid-rising-spiritualpoverty/. May 28, 2026.
General Directory of Catechesis. Retrieved from https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc_17041998_directory-forcatechesis_en.html
Sdrfoundation.org. Fowler's Faith Development Stages: 6 Levels of Spiritual Growth. April 22, 2026. doi: https://sdrfoundation.org/fowlers-faith-development-stages
Youth and Young Adult Ministries. New Challenges in Adolescent Ministry. Retrieved from https://www.usccb.org/topics/youthand-young-adult-ministries/new-challenges-adolescent-ministry. usccb, 2026.
Updated Guidelines for the Preparation of the Sac of Confirmation.pdfVicariate Meetings:
Vicariate Meetings:
Catechetical Guidelines for Sacrament of Confirmation
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August 24 Monday Santa Barbara Church Dededo 7-8:30pm
Northern Vicariate
2nd floor Parish Hall
August 26 Wednesday San Jose Church Inalahan 7-8:30pm
Southern Vicariate
Parish Hall
August 28 Friday Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje Chalan Pago 7-8:30pm
Eastern Vicariate
Parish Hall
August 31 Monday Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica Hagatna 7-8:30pm
Western Vicariate
Conference Center
Guam
Guam
AOALiturgical Guidelines, 2003
AOALiturgical Guidelines, 2003
Modified Contents; full document pending
AOA Liturgical Guidelines Modified Contents, 2003.pdf AOA Parish Religious Education Standards, 2003
AOA Parish Religious Education Standards, 2003
AOA Parish Religious Education Standards 2003.pdfResources
Resources
Parents as primary educators
General Directory of Catechesis sites
Catechesis for Youth
Evangelizing Catechesis
Evangelizing Catechesis
From the Handbook on CAP, p15-16 [emphasis added]: At the heart of the Church’s mission to all people, an evangelizing catechesis seeks to deepen a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit:
• It proclaims the core message of the Gospel, the kerygma;
• It accompanies people to a response of faith and ongoing conversion to Christ;
• It provides a systematic exposition of God’s revelation within the communion of the Catholic Church; and
• It sends out missionary disciples as witnesses to the good news of salvation who promote a new vision of life, of humanity, of justice, and of human fraternity.
This definition of evangelizing catechesis, from the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) focuses on
the transformative agency of the Holy Spirit;
the importance of proclaiming the kerygma;
the need to accompany, apprentice and mentor people in their journey of maturing faith; and
the joy of being sent forth on mission.
This understanding of formation points toward ongoing conversion and includes the entire community of the baptized: from the bishop, as the chief pastor of the diocese, to the newly baptized.
Therefore, evangelizing catechesis is the work of all the People of God. As such, this approach focuses on
deepening the relationship with Jesus Christ,
emphasizing both the proclamation of the Good News of salvation and the formation of missionary disciples who authentically live out and share their faith with others.
Evangelizing catechesis is intended to be transformative, leading to a vibrant active faith, and a deeper intimacy with Christ that inspires ongoing spiritual growth and an active missionary spirit.
Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process
[1] Interior Life / Behavioral / Cognitive GOALS for Catechists, Parents, Family, Students; by Sacraments
[2] organized by "DOCTRINAL THEMES" for the four Pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Pillar I: The Profession of Faith
Faith and Reason
Divine Revelation
The Holy Trinity
Jesus Christ / Christology
The Church / Ecclesiology
Pillar II: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
Sacramental Life
Pillar III: Life in Christ
Humanity's Nature, Purpose, and End
Moral Living
Pillar IV: Prayer
Prayer
Companion to the Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process
from page 3 "to help diocesan personnel to understand the Subcommittee on the Catechism’s Catechetical Accompaniment Process."
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