Confirmations ... Come Holy Spirit

Bishop Michael Campbell with Confirmandi 2013

Today, five young parishioners received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and said Amen to the Baptismal promises their parents and Godparents had made on their behalf.  Bishop Michael Campbell explained how that when they received the gifts of the Holy Spirit they would be helped to be the person Jesus wanted them to be, the sons and daughters of the Father.  

Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful

and enkindle in them the fire of your love

Oil of Chrism

Oil of Chrism is kept here
throughout the year

In the sacrament of confirmation, The oil of chrism that blessed by Bishop Michael Campbell during the Chrism Mass was used for today's confirmations.  To learn more about chrism see some of our posts about objects of faith on the year of faith site.
Oil of Chrism
Blessing the oil of chrism
Chrism and consecration of the altar
Chrism and ordination