Restored Order Resources
Beginning in the spring of 2019, all parishes within the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois are restoring the Original Order of the Sacraments of Initiation between 2019-2025.
In the early Church, the person was immersed into the waters of Baptism, anointed with chrism, and shared in the Eucharistic meal as part of a single event. Over time, and for many reasons, the celebration of these three sacraments became separated from one another. In the renewal stemming from the Second Vatican Council, the Church was asked to more clearly set forth the intimate connection of Confirmation with the whole of Christian initiation. This original order also helps us recognize that sharing in the Eucharist completes our initiation into the Church and that it is Eucharist which is the “source and summit of our faith.”
Diocesan Resources
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Bishop Paprocki's Column: Young People Need the Holy Spirit at an Early Age (CT 3/18)
Bishop Paprocki's Column: Ensuring our Synodal Efforts Bear Fruit (CT 6/24)
Bishop Paprocki's 3 Decrees on Restored Order (pdf)
Rationale with Timetable (pdf)
Introduction with Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Quick Reference for Parish/School Receptionists/Secretaries (pdf)
Bulletin Announcements (Word doc) Bulletin 1 (jpg) Bulletin 2 (jpg)
Articles, Homilies and Presentations (Diocese of Springfield in Illinois)
Archdiocese of Denver
Religious Education Curriculum: Publisher Resources
Archdiocese of Denver
Sacramental Preparation Curriculum
Loyola Press
"God's Gift: Confirmation in the Restored Order" (program)
Our Sunday Visitor
Catholic Parent Know-How: Overview of Restored Order (paperback)
Sacrament Resources (booklet)
Pflaum Gospel Weeklies
"Together in Jesus: Confirmation with First Eucharist"
RCL Benziger
The Restored Order: Preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist (pdf)
The Restored Order Flyer (pdf)
Sadlier
Believe - Celebrate - Live: Confirmation - Restored Order (workbook/leader's guide)
St. Mary's Press
Go - Seek - Find (series)
Parent and Family Resources
Cathy Becker (RCL Benziger)
Children Families and the Holy Spirit (pdf)
Restored Order - Preparation Confirmation and Eucharist (pdf)
Our Family Faith Neighborhood (sample)
Donna Dausman (Ss. James & Patrick, Decatur)
Restored Order: Receiving the Sacraments of Initiation in their Original Order (pdf)
Ann Gage (Blessed Sacrament, Quincy)
Reconciliation and Eucharist Preparation session ideas (pdf)
Diocese of Honolulu
Family Retreat Series on the Sacraments (live link)
Sophia Institute
Family of Faith (live link)
Scott Elmer (from the DAEC Presentation)