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2012 Confirmation letter to the Bishop

Letters to the Bishop should be typed and hand signed.  Use the same care that you would for a business letter or job application cover letter.  The length should be close to one page.  Use nice stationary if you have it. 

Heading: Address your letter to “Dear Bishop (Name of Bishop will be announced with the date of Confirmation),”

Introduction:  Introduce yourself.  Describe who you are, your name, some personal information, what your interests and hopes for the future are. 

Body: 

1. Indicate why you are writing (to ask for the Sacrament)
2. Describe what you have done to prepare for Confirmation, and what part of the preparation had the most meaning for you. 
3. Share information regarding parents or sponsors or others who have influenced your decision to be Confirmed. 
4. How will receiving the Holy Spirit in Confirmation make a difference in your life?
5. What difference will you make in the Church? 
6. Summarize your desire to be Confirmed.  Point to a definite reason that you want Confirmation.  Make a formal request for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Closing: 

Thank the Bishop; express your interest in meeting him.
Close with…”Sincerely,” or another appropriate closing, and sign your name