Confirmation

Last night the 8th Graders received the Sacrament of Confirmation. I asked the students to write one or two sentences about what being confirmed means to them. Enjoy!

Confirmation was an outstanding experience for me. I was a bit nervous at first, especially since I was the first to get confirmed, but it was a really great and exciting night.
-Sarah F.

Confirmation to me was like finishing my Baptism. It makes me feel like my life was completed from Baptism to Confirmation. Confirmation has made me more holy.
-Darcie S.

Confirmation was a really cool experience, the oil smelled a little funny, but over all it was a really awesome experience.
-Jacob G.

In my opinion, Confirmation means I am receiving graces to become closer to God in heart, and in spirit. I was anointed with the beautiful smelling Chrism by the Bishop. To me it represents how much God loves me, and I need to act more like God. I should adore, and praise Him.
-Amber M.

Confirmation meant taking a huge step in my life, and it made me realize how important God is in my life.
-Alyssa H.

Confirmation meant taking a step further in my faith; it means that I am willing to bear the name of Christ in all I do.
-Lindsey C.

What does being confirmed mean to me?
I loved the smell of the Chrism
It was cool having my name read aloud and being called forth
Bishop Coyne gave a wonderful homily
I liked dressing up
What I liked most about Confirmation was personally and publicly proclaiming myself to be Catholic
-Damon C.

Confirmation means taking up my faith. I took up my faith because I want to be close to God. Right now I feel closer to God because of Confirmation. It has greatly increased my faith and will help me preach the Word of God.
-Mason C.

Confirmation was a blessing to receive. Confirmation means to me that I am filled with the Holy Spirit. It was an honored to be confirmed by Bishop Coyne.
-Koy P.

Being confirmed made me feel a lot closer to God. When I got home I didn't want to take the Chrism off, so I took the cross of the Rosary Sr. Nicolette made me and rubbed the Chrism on it.
-Jade L.

Confirmation means a lot to me...so much happens! I got a new name and I know the Holy Spirit joins me on my Catholic journey.
-Max V.

Confirmation means to me that I am really saying myself I believe in Jesus!
-Dolan M.

Confirmation was a really significant time. It made me feel closer to God. It was cool to get confirmed...I will never forget it!
-Ashley P.

To me confirmation means that I have a chance to grow closer to God, and to walk in His footsteps.
-Sarah J.

To me, Confirmation means continuing my journey in the Catholic faith. I am now a step closer to God.
-Emily B.

Confirmation was a really nice way for me to grow closer to God. It will help me in my spiritual life.
-Rebecca H.

I can't really put into words what receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation means to me. I know I will bear the words of Christ.
-Brad M.

Confirmation deepens my relationship with Jesus. I took personal responsibility to continue my life as a Catholic.
-Zach T.

Confirmation makes me feel like a better and holy person.
-Mia R.

Confirmation brought me closer to God. What a great experience for me. At first I was really scared...however, when the time came for me to receive Confirmation I felt at peace.
-Shelby G.