Format for Letters of Intent
A requirement for confirmants is to write a “Letter of Intent” to the Confirming Bishop and Fr.
Fred . Address one letter to “Most Reverend _____________” and the other to “Father Fred
Alexander, OCD”.
Date
Bishop ___________
3501 South Lake Drive
P.O. Box 070912
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207-0912
Bishop ___________:
Here you would begin the body of your letter by introducing yourself. After your introductory
remarks, the following questions are suggested to help guide you in discovering your own ideas on
Confirmation. They are not to be answered step by step. Your letter to the Archbishop and Father Fred
are just that, YOUR LETTERS (not answers to questions). Your letter should be filled with YOUR
FEELINGS on Confirmation and the process you went through. Write from your heart and tell just why
you are seeking Confirmation and why it is important to you.
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Why do I want to be confirmed?
What does Confirmation mean to me?
Confirmation name and why you chose Saint
What faith means to me.
How I will live my faith
What I think my Confirmation will mean to me in 5 to 10 years.
What my parish has contributed toward preparing me for Confirmation.
Who my Confirmation sponsor is to me. Why I picked this person. What my sponsor
and I have done together to help me in my faith formation.
What commitment means to me.
What responsibility means to me.
What has been most meaningful for me in the Confirmation process?
Why do I feel I am ready to receive Confirmation at this time?
After your closing remarks –
Sincerely yours,
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Respectfully yours,
Sign your full name
Hand written letters are more personal. If your handwriting is less than easy reading, please use a
computer for your letter. All letters must be in no later than Sunday, Feb 19th, 2017 at class.
We are required to send EVERYONE’s letters to the Bishop at the same time, so thank you for
turning your letters in on time!!!