With their Jubilee passports and a medal depicting the Holy Spirit in hand, 16 Confirmation students and their sponsors from St. John’s Church in Foley and St. Patrick’s Church in Minden Township pilgrimaged together visiting diocesan holy sites March 2.
Shia LaBeouf, a veteran of Hollywood, who recently portrayed a beloved saint on screen has now embraced the Catholic faith in real life. LaBeouf starring as Padre Pio, received the sacrament of confirmation, completing his initiation into the Catholic faith, during the New Year holiday weekend.
A simple majority of 51 votes is needed for Jackson’s confirmation.
The southern Italian diocese of Mazara del Vallo, where the Mafia has a significant presence, announced a temporary suspension on the naming of godparents for baptism and confirmation beginning Jan. 1, 2022.
“We are not alone. The Holy Spirit is taking our small contribution and transforming it into something that we never dreamed possible.”
Jeannie Gaffigan, a mother of five, comedy writer and wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, said she has a charism and a vocation to work with post-confirmation teens because she has seen a gap where the church is not doing much for its young people once they have received the sacrament of confirmation.
The seeds of faith planted in baptism grow into fullness at confirmation.
Everyone who has received the sacrament of confirmation has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides them and gives them the strength to follow God’s will, Pope Francis said.
