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Introduction
Reader 1: Today we gather to celebrate the strength and courage given by the Holy
Spirit to Saints and Blesseds, and heroic Christian men and women
throughout the world. We will listen to the story of one of the early
Christians who was a follower of Jesus. His name was Stephen and his
courage and bravery made him a very special person. Stephen was killed
because he taught the Good News of Jesus.
Reader 2: As followers of Jesus, people are strengthened by the Holy Spirit, which they
receive in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Jesus calls his followers to open
themselves to the Spirit within, by living out the Beatitudes. The word
‘beatitude’ means a special kind of happiness - the happiness of being with
God. This is the happiness of heaven. We start to experience this happiness
now by living out the Beatitudes.
Entrance Procession: Students process in holding a painted stone which symbolises what the
Sacrament of Confirmation means to them.
Students place the stones next to a candle and crucifix, on a small table
displayed in front of the altar.
Greeting and Sign of the Cross
Bishop/Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Bishop/Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Penitential Rite
Bishop/celebrant: Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves
to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
All: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters that I have
sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have
done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all
the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to
the Lord our God.
Bishop/celebrant: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to
everlasting life.
All: Amen.
The Gloria
All: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you
thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty
Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of
the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;you take
away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right
hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the
Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Opening Prayer
God of love, you sent us your Son Jesus, who showed us his great inner
spiritual strength. Bless us and help us develop our own spiritual strength by
trying to live as Jesus taught.
All: Amen.
First Reading
Alleluia!
Gospel
Bishop/celebrant: When Jesus* saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat
down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them,
saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be
filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all
kinds of evil against you falsely* on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for
your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the
prophets who were before you.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Presentation of Candidates
Parish Priest: Would those to be confirmed please stand.
(The candidates to be confirmed stand in their places in the church.)
Your Grace (My Lord, Father), the parish community of St Paul’s wishes to
present to you these candidates who have been prepared to receive the
fullness of Christian Initiation in the sacrament of Confirmation. It is my
privilege to present them to you.
Celebrant: Do you judge them to have been prepared to receive the sacrament?
Parish Priest: Yes, I believe that with the help of parents and teachers they are suitably
prepared.
Celebrant: Thanks be to God. I gladly accept these candidates to receive the
sacrament of Confirmation.
Homily
Bishop/celebrant: Do you renounce Satan, and all his works and empty promises?
Together Candidates: I do.
Bishop/celebrant: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?
Candidates: I do.
Bishop/celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is
seated at the right hand of the Father?
Candidates: I do.
Bishop/celebrant: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who today
through the Sacrament of Confirmation is given to you in a special way just
as he was given to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost?
Candidates: I do.
Bishop/celebrant: Do you believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
Candidates: I do.
Bishop/celebrant: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in
Christ Jesus our Lord.
All: Amen.
Bishop/celebrant: Dearly beloved, let us pray to God the almighty Father, for these, his
adopted sons and daughters, already born again to eternal life in Baptism,
that he will graciously pour out the Holy Spirit upon them to confirm them
with his abundant gifts, and through his anointing conform them more
fully to Christ, the Son of God.
All: Amen.
Anointing with Chrism
(Gentle, instrumental music plays in the background as each Candidate
approaches the celebrant with their sponsor by their side. They pass the
celebrant the card containing their Confirmation details. Sponsor places their
right hand on the candidate’s shoulder and says the name of the one to be
confirmed to the Bishop/celebrant. The Bishop dips the tip of the thumb of
his right hand in the Chism and, with the thumb, makes the sign of the Cross
on the forehead of the one to be confirmed, as he says…
Bishop/celebrant: Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit
Candidate: Amen.
Celebrant: Peace be with you.
Candidate: And with your spirit.
Prayers of Intercession
(Students may choose to use prayers of intercession written in class)
Response: Holy Spirit, give us your strength and courage.
Reader 1: We pray for our Pope. May he continue to remind us how we should always
reflect our God who is good. We pray …
Reader 2: We pray for our Archbishop (or bishop), our priests and all in religious life.
May they continue to show strength and courage, being good models for
how we should live the Beatitudes. We pray …
Reader 3: We pray for all the sick and dying known by members of our school
community. May all be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and continue to be
courageous. We pray …
Reader 4: We pray for all those present. Sometimes it is hard to choose between right
and wrong. At times we become afraid and lack courage because of what
others might think of us. May the Holy Spirit deepen our inner strength and
help us to stand up for others who are treated unjustly. We pray..
Bishop/celebrant: O God, who gave the Holy Spirit to your Apostles, and willed that through
them and their successors the same Spirit be handed on to the rest of the
faithful, listen favourably to our prayer, and grant that your divine grace,
which was at work when the Gospel was first proclaimed, may now spread
through the hearts of those who believe in you. Through Christ our Lord.
All Amen.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Bishop/celebrant: And may almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here, the Father, +
and the Son, + and the Holy + Spirit.
Amen: Amen.