On Monday evening most of our Grade Sevens and some members from our Parish celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. This sacrament builds on the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Holy Communion, completing the process of initiation into the Catholic community. Confirmation establishes young adults as full-fledged members of the faith, and bestows special graces of the Holy Spirit upon the person being confirmed (wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortitude, piety, and reverence of the Lord). This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong.
Archbishop Miller, wearing the traditional red vestments to symbolize the Holy Spirit, presided over the ceremony and administered the sacrament. The Confirmation ceremony was then followed by a lovely reception (graciously hosted by the Grade Five parents) in the school gym.
May God’s love be in our young men and women’s hearts to strengthen them along life’s path.
