Bishop’s Letter
In this letter you are introducing yourself. You are NOT requesting that he confirms you.
Student’s Name
Holy Cross Catholic Church
To: Most Reverend Randolph Calvo
290
Dear Bishop Calvo:
Paragraph One. About five sentences introducing yourself to the bishop, including your name, age, how long you have been in the parish, and other information you would like him to know about you.
Paragraph Two. I would like to be confirmed because…
§ This should be at least several sentences long and should include spiritual growth and change or learning more about being a disciple that occurred from:
o Classes
o Retreat
o Discussion group
o Service projects
o Work with your sponsors (including why you chose this person, Bishop’s request)
o Understanding about the saint you chose
o Attending Mass regularly
o Idea of being chosen/called by Christ to follow him and be his disciples (Bishop’s request).
Choose one of the following or similar to conclude your letter:
In Christ,
Sincerely in Christ,
Yours truly,
Respectfully yours.
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