Confirmation

On June 7th, twenty-eight young people of our St. Catherine community celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was an uplifting celebration not only for the Confirmandi and their families but also for us who received this sacrament many years ago.

Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski presided over the Liturgy and anointed the Confirmation Candidates. He truly seemed to enjoy the whole occasion. We are very grateful to Him for presiding over the Liturgy.

Special thanks to Mrs. Judy LaTournous for facilitating the Confirmation program. I am very grateful for her work and selfless efforts to prepare these young people for the Sacrament of Confirmation over a series of weeks.

Thank you also to our eighth grade catechist - Mrs. Lori Young; Mrs. Lisa Sforza and the Music Ministry, the Hospitality Committee, the Stewardship Committee, Rosary Society, and the Knights of Columbus for facilitating and making our celebration a special event.

Above all thank you young men and women who responded to God's call in the Sacrament of Confirmation. May the Holy Spirit transform you, give you courage, a deeper spirit of service to those who need you and, most of all, give you a deeper love for God. Your families and friends need you; St Catherine's Parish needs you; the Church and the World needs you to bring the true love and message of Jesus Christ.