Letter, Catechists re Sept 2024 Textbook Conformity List
USCCB Confirmity List (as of 101024) ***
*** ALL sacramental preparation catechetical materials for child and youth must be approved and on the USCCB Confirmity List.
( USCCB weblink to current confirmity list: https://www.usccb.org/resources/conformity-review-list.pdf )
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Baptism
Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms
Diocese of Colorado Springs (Bishop Golka) General Instructions Regarding Baptism
Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms
Baptism Application (2021)
Baptism Application (2021) (fillable form)
Baptism Preparation Handbook
Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility
Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility (fillable form)
A Guide to Baptism Godparent and RCIA Sponsor
Article, What does it mean to be a Catholic in Good Standing (2021)
2024 Baptism Preparation Class Schedule
2025 Baptism Preparation Class Schedule
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST / FIRST COMMUNION
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Eucharist
Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms
First Communion Diocesan Norms
Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms
First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2024 2025)
First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2024 2025) (fillable pdf form)
Who may prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion (and schedule) (2024 2025)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) / FIRST CONFESSION
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
USCCB Article: Why should I confess my sins to a priest?
USCCB Article: What are the 4 steps of the Sacrament of Confession?
USCCB Article: Examinations of Conscience
USCCB Article: Act of Contrition
Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms
First Penance Diocesan Norms
Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms
First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2024 2025)
First Reconciliation and First Communion Candidate Application (2024 2025) (fillable pdf form)
Who may prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion (and schedule) (2024 2025)
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Confirmation
Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms
Diocese of Colorado Springs' (Bishop Golka) Confirmation Instructions
Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms
St. Michael Parish Confirmation Candidate Handbook (2024 2025)
Confirmation Candidate Application (2024 2025)
Confirmation Candidate Application (2024 2025) (fillable pdf form)
Who may prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation (and schedule) (2024 2025)
Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility
Baptism Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility (fillable form)
A Guide to Baptism Godparent and RCIA Sponsor
Article, What does it mean to be a Catholic in Good Standing (2021)
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Please refer to this website's Wedding Policies section also.
Article, Response of the Vatican CDF regarding the blessing of same-sex unions
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Matrimony
Diocese of Colorado Springs Guidelines and Norms
Diocese Promulgation, Marriage Preparation Policy
Irregular Marriage (Diocese Catholic Herald newspaper article from Bishop Sheridan)
Parish-Level Guidelines, Articles and Norms
Marriage Preparation Steps within this Diocese
Announcement, Visum Procedures
Are there liturgical norms or requirements for a valid Catholic wedding
Article, Being in Communion equals Being Able to Receive Communion
Article, Church Teachings on Marriage Annulments
Article, "Renewing" Marriage Vows
Diocesan Chancellor Announcement, There is No validity in Wedding Consent renewals
Guidelines for Medical Interventions as Impediments to Valid Marriage (Voluntary Sought After Vasectomy or Tubal Ligation)
Policy Letter, Wedding Marriage Licenses
The Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Catholic Marriages
Use of the Unity Candle in a Matrimonial Liturgy
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of Holy Orders
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING (OF THE SICK)
USCCB Guidelines on the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
USCCB Informational Pamphlet on the Anointing of the Sick
Parish-Level Guidelines and Norms
2023 Anointing of the Sick (in Mass)