We continue spotlights on our second year Confirmation Candidates as we approach their Confirmation date of May 19, 2024.
Week Four- Confirmation Spotlight:
Confirmation Candidate DANTE has been dedicated to Confirmation preparation as he prepares to take the next step in his faith. He has offered his time and talents generously throughout Confirmation preparation. He was baptized at St. Daniel’s and celebrated his First Communion at IHM.
Confirmation Candidate ALLISON is named after Saint Marie (for her middle name) who was known for founding the first Ursuline Monastery in Quebec. Allison was baptized at Blessed Sacrament and celebrated her First Communion at Sacred Heart. She felt God’s presence when she was praying backstage before a competition.
Confirmation Candidate TREY says that the gift of wisdom is prominent as he learns about Jesus. He notes he felt Jesus’ presence during a funeral. He was baptized at Blessed Sacrament and celebrated his First Communion at Blessed Sacrament as well.
Week Three- Confirmation Spotlight:
Confirmation CandidateSULLY wants to celebrate Confirmation because he wants to be an adult in the Catholic Church and also among his family members, too. He celebrated his baptism at St. Anthony’s church in Watertown and celebrated his First Communion here at Blessed Sacrament in the second grade. Among the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, he says that wisdom is the most important for him and the world right now. Wisdom is extremely important to make good and correct decisions to propel parishes, communities, nations, and our world going forward.
Confirmation Candidate COLDEN is focused on Confirmation preparation as it will show he is a part of the church. He sees God’s presence when running a difficult or competitive race. God gives him the motivation he needs to keep going. Colden celebrated his baptism and First Communion at Blessed Sacrament.
Week Two- Confirmation Spotlight:
Confirmation Candidate MMASINACI feels at this time in her life that the gift of knowledge has significant meaning. She felt God's presence when she was taking an exam in school and when she almost drowned.
Confirmation Candidate OLIVIA celebrated her Baptism and First Communion at Blessed Sacrament Church. She notes that understanding is the most significant gift to her because she is beginning to understand God's plan for her. Olivia is preparing to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation as she continues to live out her faith. She has felt God's presence before her basketball game when they prayed as a team.
Week One- Confirmation Spotlight:
Confirmation Candidate MADELYN was named after Saint Madeleine-Sophie Barat who was known for providing equal education for all no matter their social and economic status. Madelyn celebrated her sacraments at Blessed Sacrament Church and notes that the gift of knowledge has significant meaning in her life. She focuses in Confirmation on growing her relationship with Christ and the decisions she will have to make in life.
Confirmation Candidate AVERY notes his focus on the gift of knowledge in remembering all that he has learned about Jesus and in his preparation for Confirmation. He wants to celebrate Confirmation to be seen as an adult in the church and strengthen his relationship with God. He feels God's presence during adoration and in his heart. Avery celebrated his sacraments at Blessed Sacrament Church.