Eucharist Celebration

GATHER
Welcome:
Good evening and welcome to this special celebration, the Confirmation of _______________. We
would like to thank in advance those of you here before us today in coming to share and celebrate
the completion of ___________ Baptism into the Catholic Church.

We are here to witness the fulfillment of the Holy Spirit, sealed by the Holy Chrism and we come
together to unite as a community to support _______________’s future vocation in the love and
light of Christ.

We are in the presence of our trusted Priests and Bishops and staff of the college to celebrate this
joyous occasion.

May you please stand and join in the opening hymn – ‘Gather your people’.

Introductory Rites

Entrance Hymn:
Gather your people, O Lord.
Gather your people, O Lord.
One bread, one body, one spirit of love.
Gather your people, O Lord.

Verse 1
Draw us forth to the table of life:
brothers and sisters,
each of us called to walk in your light.

Verse 2
We are parts of the body of Christ,
needing each other,
each of the gifts the Spirit provides.

Verse 3
No more harm on the mountain of God;
swords into plowshares.
Free us, O Lord, from hardness of heart.

Verse 4
Wash us, Lord, in the waters of life;
waters of mercy,
waters of hope that flow from your side.

The Greeting
Penitential Rite
Gloria (Feast Days)
Opening Prayer
FOCUS Liturgy of the Word
Reading/s

First Reading

A reading from the prophet Isaiah

(61:1-3)
(Pause)
The spirit of the Lord has been given to me,
for the Lord has anointed me.
He has sent me to bring good news to the poor,
to bind up hearts that are broken;
to proclaim liberty to captives,
freedom to those in prison;
to proclaim a year of favour from the Lord,
a day of vengeance for our God,
to comfort all those who mourn
and to give them
for ashes – a garland
for a mourning robe – the oil of gladness,
for despondency, praise.
Pause
The Word of the Lord

All: Thanks be to God

Second Reading:

(1 Cor 13: 2-3)

A Reading from the Letter of St Paul to the Community in Corinth

If I give all I possess to the poor, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
Pause
The Word of the Lord
All: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm

Gospel Acclamation (Sung)

Gospel
Homily
General Intercessions/ Prayer of the faithful 5 or 6
Let us come to our God in prayer, inspired by the Holy Spirit who has sealed these young adults forever
with his divine gift.
We pray for our Pope Francis, Bishop Timothy Costello and all church leaders. May they continue to be
strengthened by the Holy Spirit and have the courage to spread the Good News.
Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.
We pray for our world. May all people allow the gifts of the Holy Spirit into their hearts and minds so
God's love will grow and peace will reign.
Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.
We pray for our Parish community. Help us to continue to become the people you intended us to
be by being understanding, strong and humble towards other human beings.
Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.
We pray for all who have been confirmed by the gift of the Spirit, that the Spirit of right judgement and
courage may strengthen them in the years ahead.
Lord hear us.
All: Lord Hear our Prayer
We pray for our parents, sponsors, and friends. Grant that their love and example will continue to guide
and inspire us as we continue our faith journey.
Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.

REFLECT
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory: Students bring the bread and wine to Father
Offertory Hymn
‘I Surrender All’ – CeCe Winans

All to Jesus I surrender

All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live

All to Jesus I surrender

Humbly at His feet I bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
Take me, Jesus, take me now,

I surrender all
I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to Jesus I surrender
Make me Savior wholly thine
May Thy Holy Spirit fill me
May I know Thy power divine

I surrender all
I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior

I surrender all
I surrender all
I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior

I surrender all
I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all

Preparation of the Gifts

Prayer over the gifts
Eucharistic Prayer ( I, II or III for children)
Sanctus [Holy,Holy] (Sung)
Memorial Acclamation (Sung)
Amen (Sung)
Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Communion
Communion Hymn:
‘Jesus, lover of my soul’
Jesus, lover of my soul
Jesus, I will never let You go
You've taken me from the miry clay
You've set my feet upon the rock
And now I know

I love you (I love you)

I need you (I need you)
Though my world may fall (though my world may fall)
I'll never let You go

My Savior (my Savior)

My closest Friend
I will worship You (I will worship You until the very end)

Sing it, Jesus (Jesus, You're lover of my soul)

Sweet Jesus (Jesus, I will never let You go)
And You've taken me (You've taken me from the miry clay)
You've set my feet upon the rock
And now I know

I love you (I love you)

And I need you (I need you)
Though my world may fall (though my world may fall)
I'll never let You go
No, no

My Savior,
My closest Friend
My closest Friend
I will worship You until the very end

Jesus, lover of my soul

Jesus, (Lord) I will never let You go
And You've taken me
You've taken me from the miry clay
Yes, You have
You've set my feet upon the rock (and now I know)
And now I know

I love you (I love you)

I need you (I need you)
Though my world may fall I'll never let You go
Never, never let You go, no

My Savior
My closest Friend
My closest Friend (I will worship You)
I will worship You until the very end

Oh
I love You
Oh, we need You
I need you (though my world may fall)
Though my world may fall
I'll never let You go
Never, never, never, never let You go

My Savior
My closest Friend (I will worship You)
I will worship You until the very end

Prayer after Communion

RESPOND
Concluding Rite
Blessing & Dismissal

Recessional Hymn:
‘Shine Jesus Shine’ – Graham Kendrick
Lord, the light of your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us
Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me

Shine, Jesus, shine

Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light

Lord, I come to your awesome presence

From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me

As we gaze on your kingly brightness

So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell your story
Shine on me, shine on me