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Confirmation Bingo Cards

A gentle game for a Confirmation class or the reception afterward. Players match the symbols of the sacrament — the dove, the chrism oil, the bishop laying on hands — as a teacher or host calls them out.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Confirmation bingo helps a class learn the signs and symbols of the sacrament before the big day, then doubles as a quiet game for the celebration afterward. The squares draw on the real symbols of Confirmation — the dove of the Holy Spirit, chrism oil, the bishop, the laying on of hands, the sponsor.

Every card is shuffled from the same square list, so each candidate or guest gets a different grid of the same symbols. Keep the suggestions below for a faithful set, or edit the squares to match the readings and saint names your parish is using.

Confirmation symbols for a card
  • Dove
  • Chrism oil
  • Bishop
  • Laying on of hands
  • Sponsor
  • Red vestments
  • Candle
  • Cross
  • Holy Spirit
  • Flame
  • Anointing
  • Sign of peace
  • Saint name
  • Bible
  • Wind
  • Seven gifts
  • Sealing
  • Renewal of vows
  • Stole
  • Water
  • Olive branch
  • Tongues of fire
  • Prayer
  • Blessing

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Use it to review before the rite

    Call out each symbol and have candidates explain what it means as they mark it. It is a calm way to revise the sacrament during a class without a written quiz.

  • Bring it to the reception

    After the ceremony, hand cards to younger cousins and guests so the children have a quiet game tied to the day while the adults visit and the cake is cut.

  • Personalize it for your parish

    Swap squares for the chosen saint names, scripture readings, and your bishop, so the card reflects this particular Confirmation rather than a generic one.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

Are the symbols on these cards accurate?

Yes. They draw on the real signs of Confirmation, including the dove of the Holy Spirit, chrism oil, the bishop, and the laying on of hands, so they fit a class or parish.

Can I add our saint names and readings?

Yes. Open the editor and replace any square with the candidates chosen saint names, the scripture readings, and details specific to your parish celebration.

How many cards do I need?

One per player. Each card is shuffled from the same symbol list, so a class or a reception of any size gets unique grids and the game stays fair.

Can I print these on regular paper?

Yes. The print view is sized for standard letter and A4 paper, so any printer works. You can also order professionally printed cards as a keepsake.

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