Today was a parish celebration as 8 young adults were confirmed in the faith at my new parish, Most Holy Trinity. Our presiding Bishop was Shelton Fabre and I was honored to assist him along with Deacon Tom Caffery. The Bishop was generous in his homily explaining that the gift recived today may not seem as fancy as all the things they could desire today as he compared this to a gift of a platic crucifix given to him by his mother at a Catholic school fair. That crucifix also did not seem so fancy when compared to all the elaborate toys and gifts at the fair. Yet the Bishop reminded the confirmands that this crucifix is with him still, and today means much to him. The gift of the Holy Spirit will remain with them too long after today and will mean so much to each of them throughout their lives.
Our 8 newly confirmed are high school juniors and now they have made their adult profession of faith. Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and annointed with holy chrism these young people are more fully equipped to stand for Christ in an adult world that hardly recognizes Him.
This was my first experience of a community celebration at MHT and the first time I've experienced Confirmation at the regular Sunday Mass. The congregation seemed to genuinely appreciate the words of the Bishop and the opportunity to witness this important Sacrament.
Please join me in praying for our 8 newly confirmed that they will continue to allow the Holy Spirit to work in their lives as they grow in relationship with Jesus.
Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us!
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