A Manual for Confirmation

In A Manual for Confirmation, T. Field warns against the casual undertaking of confirmation as a formality, stating, “We must never forget that though the actual presentation of ourselves for Confirmation has been made easy for us, the real preparation means a great choice, and the choice involves a great struggle.” This manual covers what Field views as the two sides of Confirmation—God’s gift and our obligation—and the preparation of mind and heart to enable participants of the sacrament to receive the gift and carry out the duty.