Confirmation Preparation Day

Last Wednesday our Confirmation Candidates gathered to attend a Preparation Day.

During the day the children were able to reflect on their learning and understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The children also presented their research projects on their chosen saint. This was a great sharing time with a chance to hear about wonderful men and women who lived their life with great devotion to God and to the people around them. The children articulated the outstanding qualities that each of these Saints possessed and what they admired about them.

Saturday’s 3pm Confirmation

On Saturday we experienced the wonderful celebration of Confirmation. Eight members of our Parish were presented to Father George who confirmed them with the Holy Spirit. The children reverently and confidently took the next step of their faith journey in front of family and Sponsors.

As we know Saturday afternoon did not go as we had planned, and we were very disappointed that our plans had to change at the last minute, but this was out of our control. When we are able, to celebrate our second Confirmation Mass, it will be as special as we had originally planned.

We congratulate the Candidates on receiving this special Sacrament and their commitment to their preparation beforehand. These children have shown great maturity and dedication in their learning of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

We thank Father George for administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to the children of St Patrick’s Parish and to both Father George and Father Namora for their continued guidance and support to our Parish.

We also thank the Sacramental Team – Anne Saunderson, Madeline Ryan, Cal Reardon and Denise Reardon for their commitment and dedication to lead the Sacramental life of our Parish. We are so grateful for all you do.

We also thank Mr Peter Gain for offering to be our Acolyte for both Masses and assisting us on our Preparation Day. Emmy Gaskin and Nate Tozer did a wonderful job as the Altar Servers at the 3pm Mass. A special mention to Alec Magnone for his generous offer to serve at the two Confirmation Masses.

A special thank you to parishioners Marie Nelson and Ann Elphick for the beautiful floral arrangements in the Church.

May the Spirit of the Lord be upon you.

Kate Howe

REC