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This Saturday, April 13th, our 8th graders will be confirmed by Bishop Mark Bartosic. Please keep them in your prayers as they take this important step in their faith journey. We asked them a few questions prior to their special day, here is a selection of responses:
Why did you choose to be confirmed?
I chose to be confirmed as I wanted to continue my spiritual mission and grow closer to God. This will help me be a better person, make better choices, and guide me in all aspects of my life.
~Gabriele D.
I chose to be confirmed because I want to be able to continue my faith. This is the first time in my faith where I get to decide for myself.
~Jemma S.
I chose to be confirmed because I want to continue my Catholic faith past my years at St. Josaphat. This is important to me because I have learned the significance of having God present in my life.
~Ella K.
Which saint did you pick for your patron and why?
I chose St. Paul because I think it is interesting how he went from stoning Christians to being a Christian. I also think it is interesting how he went from Saul to Paul.
~Joseph K.
Of the thousands of saints to choose for Confirmation, I chose St. Francis of Assisi, because Francis and I deeply relate to our love for the Earth and humility towards God.
~Tucker G.
I chose Saint Katharine Drexel because she worked to help people of other races and bring education to all. I think this is important because I value education, and I used to live in another country, so racial justice is important to me.
~Josephine Z.
Which gift of the Holy Spirit do you feel you need the most at this point in your life, and why?
A gift of the Holy Spirit I feel that I need most at this point in my life is understanding. I need this because I need to understand the mistakes that I make and understand other people.
~Andrew L.
I feel that the gift of wisdom is most important in my life because it helps me to see God’s gifts in my life. This helps me be more perceptive of the world and what God has gifted us.
~Lauren W.
One gift of the Holy Spirit I need most right now is knowledge about the wisdom of God and his creation. Knowing about him will help me learn to love him.
~Adelyn R.
May God bless them all abundantly on their special day and always!
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