Yep, Catholics in the three 6th classes have begun preparing for Confirmation.
Firstly their parents had a meeting last Monday, when they were given the schedule of all the preparations for their children’s Confirmation on April 10th.
And this Saturday in Bawnogue Church at the 6pm Mass, the parish of Bawnogue will welcome all the children at a special Commitment Ceremony.
At it the children will be asked questions by the priest:
What do you ask of the Church?
“We ask for the sacrament of Confirmation.”
Why do you wish to be confirmed?
“We wish to be confirmed because we are choosing to be Christians—followers of Jesus.”
“Do you want to grow in faith?”
“We do.”
Are you willing to live according to the Gospel of Jesus?”
“We are.”
Later on at this Saturday’s public Mass, the boys and girls will bring their Commitment Certificates to the Altar. They have been busy thinking what promises they are going to make on their Certificates. Here are some of the many great promises 6th class boys and girls are going to try their best to keep…
One child’s promises:
- I promise to be more grateful and help my parents when they need help.
- I promise to say prayers of thanks rather than asking for things in return.
- I promise to help out in my community by donating money to our church once a month.
Another child’s promises:
- I promise to clean my room every week.
- I promise to say a prayer every week at Sunday.
- I promise I will say “I love you” once a week.
Another child’s promises:
- I promise to help my parents when they need help.
- To pray more every day for two minutes.
- To help anyone in a bad mood.
Another child’s promises:
- I promise to clean up my house at least 5 minutes a day.
- I promise to be good in class.
- I promise to pray every night.
Another child’s promises:
- I promise to be positive in school and in life.
- I promise not to be rude to people.
- I promise to pray at night.
Another child’s promises:
- I promise to answer more questions in class.
- I promise to say a prayer at bedtime for my family and friends.
- I promise to donate toys to the school for future classes to enjoy.
What would YOUR three promises be?
