Let the spirit be creative in you

Aug 02, 2019

By Dr Ivan Filmer
The Church of Divine Mercy (CDM) held its confirmation for 24 candidates on July 6. His Lordship Rt Rev Bishop Sebastian Francis was the main celebrant, with CDM parish priest, Fr Martin Arlando concelebrating.

The Bishop began by saying that even though we had celebrated Pentecost some time back, at each confirmation we celebrate Pentecost again, with the coming of the Holy Spirit. He then posed the questions “Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the Holy Spirit in our lives?”

In his homily, his Lordship explained that one word comes to mind when we speak of the Holy Spirit and that word is “creative”. The word is a verb but what does that mean? It means that when we have the Holy Spirit in our lives, we become alive in our work, our spirituality, prayer life, in everything that we do. The Bishop reminded the newly confirmed that as they progress from teenagers to adults, the Church is there to back them up to face the world, with the Holy Spirit as their constant companion. This is shown in the laying of hands on them during the confirmation ceremony. This is to help them make the right decisions in life and to face the challenges of the future.

At the offering of gifts, the Year 4 Catholic Education Committee (CEC) students presented a poster affirming their support for their seniors.

At the end of the Mass, a thank you speech was given by the class representative and the newly confirmed presented a skit of their faith journey to this point of their lives and receiving the empowerment of the Holy Spirit this very day.

The Bishop then presented the confirmation certificates while Fr Martin gave out a picture frame souvenir from the parents.

At the end of Mass, a parent sponsored a cake for everyone to enjoy in fellowship, remembering all their years together in class, understanding the faith.