Please keep Archie, Hugh, Matilda, Gypsy, Eliza and Marli in your prayers as they prepare to make the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 29^th November in St James Church.

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism, by which in the laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism Oil, which first happened at Baptism, we are confirmed with the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

During Confirmation, God the Holy Spirit comes upon the person, accompanied by God the Father and God the Son, just as he did at Pentecost.  This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong.

During Confirmation the children receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgement, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence and Wonder and Awe. They also receive the Fruits of The Holy Spirit – Love, Joy, Peace, Patience and Kindness.

Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.