Beth and I facilitated another confirmation retreat this past weekend in Round Lake.

I began to ponder some questions on reflecting on this particular retreat.  Is confirmation simply individuals “confirming” their belief in God and the Church or is it God conferring a deeper sense of God’s self to us?  An offering, a invitation, a reality, waiting to be opened, waiting to be realized?

Carthage Confirmation: 4/25/2010

Beth and I are recently back from yet another confirmation retreat.  This one was unique in the sense that we were back in the Ogdensburg Diocese.  Secondly, the group was mainly 7^th and 8^th graders.  The confirmandi were awesome!  They seem to be one of the best prepared groups that I have ever encountered.  I believe that is based on two factors, the confirmandi’s  receptivity and the dedication of their teachers and catechists. 

It was a great pleasure to work with and pray with a couple of my former teachers, Sr. Mary Rita and Sr. Annunciata.  As junior high students, we sometimes do not appreciate the great prayers and patience we are afforded.  As an adult I look at these two women of great faith and love with gratitude for both of them.

Peace,

Beth and Chris