Confirmation Mass Booklet 2011 - Smascotvale.catholic.edu.au

St Mary’s Parish of Ascot Vale 

Sacrament of 

Confirmation 

Conferred by 

Bishop Les Tomlinson 

Friday 1 st April 2011

SACRAMENT OF 

CONFIRMATION 

St Mary’s, Ascot Vale 

Principal Celebrant: 

Celebrant: Rev. 

Bishop Les Tomlinson 

Fr Justin Ford 

St Mary’s Acting Principal: Sandra Lind 

RE Co-ordinator: Michael Dwyer 

Teachers: 

Music: 

Sharyn Greedy 

Anthony D’Amico 

Caithleen Malone 

Kindly switch off pagers/mobile phones 

No photos or videos are to 

be taken during the ceremony 

Thank you for your co-operation 

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INTRODUCTION 

Read by Thomas McAllister 

Welcome Bishop Tomlinson, families, teachers and friends to the 

Confirmation celebration for the Parish of St. Mary’s Ascot Vale 

2011. 

We come together as children of God, wanting to look on the 

world as Jesus did through hearts full of love, compassion and 

service. 

Jesus shows us in his life that he lived justly. Do we 

Jesus shows us in his life that he lived compassionately. Do we 

We who have gathered here today, are challenged, not only to 

listen and know the Word of God but to live the Word of God. 

Please remain seated as the candidates process in and then stand 

as Father and the Bishop pass your seat. Thank you. 

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ENTRANCE HYMN 

HERE I AM LORD 

by: Dan Schutte 

I, the Lord of sea and sky, 

I have heard my people cry. 

All who dwell in dark and sin 

My hand will save. 

I who made the stars of night, 

I will make their darkness bright. 

Who will bear my light to them 

Whom shall I send 

Refrain: 

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord 

I have heard you calling in the night. 

I will go, Lord, if you lead me. 

I will hold your people in my heart. 

I, the Lord of snow and rain, 

I have borne my people’s pain. 

I have wept for love of them. 

They turn away. 

I will break their hearts of stone, 

Give them hearts for love alone. 

I will speak my words to them. 


Refrain 

I, the Lord of wind and flame, 

I will tend the poor and lame. 

I will set a feast for them. 

My hand will save. 

Finest bread I will provide, 

Till their hearts be satisfied. 

I will give My life to them, 


Refrain 

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Bishop Tomlinson: 

All: 

GREETING: 


All: 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and 

of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love 

of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be 

with you all. 

And also with you. 

PENITENTIAL RITE 

Bishop Tomlinson You raise the dead to life in the Spirit: 

Lord, have mercy. 

All: 

Lord, have mercy 

Bishop Tomlinson: You bring pardon and peace to the sinner: 

Christ, have mercy. 

All: 

Christ, have mercy 

Bishop Tomlinson: You bring light to those in darkness: 

Lord, have mercy. 

All: 

Lord, have mercy 


May almighty God have mercy on us, 

forgive us our sins, and bring us to 

everlasting life. 

All: 

Amen. 

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OPENING PRAYER 


Lord, fulfill your promise. Send your Holy Spirit to make 

us witnesses before the world to the good news proclaimed by Jesus Christ 

our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, 

forever and ever. 

All: 

Amen 

LITURGY OF THE WORD 

(Please be seated) 

FIRST READING: read by Alison Ramsay 

A Reading from the Prophet Isaiah 11:1-4 

A shoot springs from the stock of Jesse, a scion thrusts from his roots: on 

him the spirit of the Lord rests, a spirit of wisdom and of insight, a spirit 

of counsel and power, a spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. 

The fear of the Lord is his breath. 

He does not judge by appearances, he gives no verdict on hearsay, 

but judges the wretched with integrity, and with equity gives a verdict for 

the poor of the land. 

This is the Word of the Lord. 

All: 

Thanks be to God. 

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 103:1. 24.27-28. 30-31. 33-34. R/v. 30 

Michael 

Didham 

All: 

Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. 

Bless the Lord, my soul! 

Lord God, how great you are. 

How many are your works, O Lord! 

In wisdom you have made them all. 

The earth is full of your riches. 


Bree All of these look to you 

Cultrera to give them their food in due season. 

You give it, they gather it up: 

you open your hand, they have their fill. 

All: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. 

Grace You send forth your spirit, they are created; 

McKerrow and you renew the face of the earth. 

May the glory of the Lord last for ever! 

May the Lord rejoice in his works! 

All: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. 

Owen 

Scott 

All: 

I will sing to the Lord all my life, 

make music to my God while I live. 

May my thoughts be pleasing to him. 

I find my joy in the Lord. 


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SECOND READING: read by Rory Harrington 

A Reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 4:1-6 

I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your 

vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, 

gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit 

by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as 

you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called. 

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of 

all, over all, through all and within all. 

This is the Word of the Lord. 

All: 

Thanks be to God. 

Please stand to welcome the Gospel 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 

Read by Milan Howell 

Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ, King of endless glory. 

The Spirit of truth will bear witness to Me, says the Lord, 

and you also will be My Witnesses. 

Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ, King of endless glory. 

GOSPEL John 14:23-26 

Fr. Justin: 

All: 

The Lord be with you. 

And also with you 

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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 

All: 

Glory to you Lord. 

Jesus said to his disciples: 

“If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, 

and we shall come to him and make our home with him. 

Those who do not love me do not keep my words. And my word is not 

my own: it is the word of the one who sent me. I have said these things to 

you while still with you; but the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the 

Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of 

all I have said to you.” 

This is the Gospel of the Lord. 

All: 

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. 

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES 

(Please be seated) 

Father Justin: 

Would those who are to be confirmed 

please stand in their places 

(Only those to be confirmed stand. Father Justin then addresses the Bishop). 

Father Justin: 

Bishop Tomlinson, the candidates here 

from St Mary’s Parish seek to receive 

the Sacrament of Confirmation, 

the seal of the Holy Spirit. 

The candidates now sit in their places. 

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HOMILY 

RITE OF CONFIRMATION 

RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES 

(Confirmation candidates please stand) 

Bishop Tomlinson: Do you reject Satan and all his works 

and all his empty promises 

Candidates: 

I do. 

Bishop Tomlinson: Do you believe in God the Father 

almighty, Creator of heaven and earth 

Candidates: 

I do. 

Bishop Tomlinson: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only 

Son, our Lord, who was born of the 

Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was 

buried, rose from the dead, and is now 

seated at the right hand of the Father 

Candidates: 

I do. 

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Bishop Tomlinson: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, 

the giver of life, who came upon the 

apostles at Pentecost and today is given 

to you sacramentally in Confirmation 

Candidates: 

I do. 

Bishop Tomlinson: 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 Tomlinson: This is our faith. This is the faith of the 

Church. We are proud to profess it in 

Christ Jesus our Lord. 

All: 

Amen 

THE LAYING ON OF HANDS 


My dear friends, 

In Baptism God our Father gave the new 

birth of eternal life to His chosen sons 

and daughters. 

Let us pray to our Father that He will 

pour out the Holy Spirit to strengthen 

His sons and daughters with His gifts 

and anoint them to be more like Christ 

His Son. 

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(All pray in silence for a few moments. The Bishop lays hands upon all the candidates by 

extending his hands over them). 

Bishop Tomlinson: All powerful God, Father of our Lord 

Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your 

sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. 

Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and 

guide. 

Give them the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, 

the Spirit of right judgement and courage, 

the Spirit of knowledge and reverence. 

Fill them with the Spirit of wonder and awe in your 

presence. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

All: 

Amen. 

ANOINTING WITH CHRISM 

(Confirmation candidates please sit) 

(Each candidate approaches the Bishop with his or her sponsor. The candidate kneels in 

front of the Bishop. The sponsor places his or her right hand on the shoulder of the 

candidate. The Bishop anoints the candidate on the forehead). 


Newly Confirmed: 


Newly Confirmed: 

(name) be sealed with the 

Gift of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen 

Peace be with you. 


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During the Anointing, the following hymns will be sung: 

(Chorus) 

Holy Spirit live in us 

Holy Spirit live in us 

Holy Spirit live in us this day 

Holy Spirit today we come 

To celebrate what was begun 

In loving arms so many years ago 

HOLY SPIRIT LIVE IN US 

by: John Burland 

Holy Spirit as one we come 

Anoint us as your family 

Your fire burns deep within our hearts 

Holy Spirit with love we come 

To share your strength through everyday 

Your light it leads us on our way 

COME, HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD 

by: Matthew Shawcross 

1. Come, Holy Spirit of God 

Come, Holy Spirit of God 

Help us to use your Gift of REVERENCE 

Come, Holy Spirit of God 

2……Help us to use your gift of WISDOM 

3……Help us to use your gift of COURAGE 

4……Help us to use your gift of KNOWLEDGE 

5……Help us to use your gift of UNDERSTANDING 

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6……Help us to use your gift of WONDER 

7……Help us to use your gift of RIGHT JUDGEMENT 

Spirit burn, Spirit burn for me. 


Spirit come, Spirit light up my life. 

Live in me, be a part of my life. 

SPIRIT BURN FOR ME 

by: Michele Hedley 

Everywhere in the world today, 

We can see a need for the Spirit to shine; 

Spirit shine through me. 

If we trust, open up our hearts the Spirit will shine; 

Shine through me. 

Spirit burn for me. 

(Spirit burn, Spirit burn for me) 



Spirit come, Spirit light up my life. 

Live in me, be a part of my life. 

Renew in our hearts the promises made for us. 

Enrich our lives; with Your presence here. 

Your will be done as the flame burns deep within us; 

For the glory of God. 

Spirit burn for me. 

(Spirit burn, Spirit burn for me) 

Spirit burn, Spirit burn for me 

Spirit burn, Spirit burn for me 

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PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL 


We welcome God’s Spirit among us comforting, 

inspiring, consoling and helping us as we pray to God 

for what we need. 

Read by Darcy Hewat 

For a desire to live by the Spirit. 

(Please Stand) 

The Word teaches us that we are God’s children living 

by the Spirit of God. 

May we deepen our desire to witness to the gospel, rejoicing 

that God is our Father who invites us to share the glory of 

Christ. Lord hear us. 

All: 

Lord hear our prayer. 

Read by Aweet Akot 

For an appreciation of the gifts God gives us. 

The Spirit distributes his gifts to all his people. 

May we be open to the gifts God gives, eager to use them 

for the service of others. 

Lord hear us. 

All: 


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Read by Emily Atchison 

For the gift of peace 

Aware of Christ’s presence amongst us today, may we 

celebrate the gift of peace and become peacemakers in the 

Church and in the world, in our families and communities. 

Lord hear us 

All: 


Read by Isabella Zarafa 

For those who are leaders in the church. 

The Lord bestows His children into the arms of the faithful. 

May Pope Benedict and all Church leaders exercise 

authority and leadership while being guided by the 

compassion and example set by our ever-loving God. 

Lord hear us. 

All: 


Read by Jack Fuhrer 

For a desire to be of service. 

God calls us to be servants of one another in the 

community of saints that is the Church all over the world. 

May our love and acceptance of one another make us 

worthy to be called the people of God 

Lord hear us. 

All: 


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Read by Georgia Rice 

For the spirit of unity. 

Jesus tells of his love for his followers, praying for unity. We 

pray for tolerance and mutual respect amongst all peoples. 

Lord Hear us 

All: 

Lord hear our prayer 

Read by Jakobi Talbot 

For healing in our lives. 

May all who are broken or bereaved, alone or in sorrow, be 

comforted by the compassion of Jesus, and the care of those 

in the community called the Church. Lord hear us. 

All: 



God of love, 

you teach us that we must be like children in welcoming 

your reign in our lives. 

Help us to be open to your guiding Spirit and to renew 

each day our hope in you. 

We make this and all our prayers through Christ our Lord. 

All: 

Amen. 

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LITURGY OF THE 

EUCHARIST 

Please be seated 

OFFERTORY 

Gifts and a record of the candidates’ Community Service will be brought to the altar by 

Lucas Mosbey, Michele Carella, Grace Lawler and Vinh Tran 

Bishop Tomlinson: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. 

Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, 

which earth has given and human hands have made. 

It will become for us the bread of life. 

All: 

Blessed be God forever. 

Bishop Tomlinson: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. 

Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, 

fruit of the vine and work of human hands. 

It will become our spiritual drink. 

All: 

Blessed be God forever. 

INVITATION TO PRAY 

Bishop Tomlinson: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice 

may be acceptable to God, the 

almighty Father. 

All: 

May the Lord accept the sacrifice 

at your hands for the praise and 

glory of His name, for our good, 

and the good of all his Church. 

Please stand 

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PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS 


Lord, 

You have signed our brothers and 

sisters 

with the cross of your Son and 

anointed them with the 

oil of salvation. 

As they offer themselves with Christ, 

continue to fill their hearts with your Spirit. 


Amen. 

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 

Bishop Tomlinson: The Lord be with you. 

All: 



Lift up your hearts. 

All: 

We lift them up to the Lord. 

Bishop Tomlinson: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 

All: 

It is right to give him thanks and praise. 

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Bishop Tomlinson: Father, all powerful and ever-living God, 

we do well always and everywhere 

to give you thanks. 

You give us gifts of grace for every time and season 

as you guide the Church in the 

marvellous ways of your providence. 

You give us your Holy Spirit 

to help us always by his power, 

so that with loving trust we may 

turn to you in all our troubles, and 

give you thanks in all our joys, 

through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

In our joy we sing to your glory 

with all the choirs of angels: 

SANCTUS 

(Sung) 

All: 

Holy, holy, holy Lord. 

God of power and might, 

Heaven and earth are full of your glory, 

Hosanna in the highest. 

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 

Hosanna in the highest. 

(Please kneel) 

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Bishop Tomlinson: Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain 

of all holiness. Let your Spirit come 

upon these gifts to make them 

holy, so that they may become for 

us the body and blood of our Lord, 

Jesus Christ. 

Before he was given up to death, a 

death he freely accepted, he took 

bread and gave you thanks. He broke the 

bread, gave it to his disciples and said: 

Take this, all of you, and eat it: 

this is my body which will be given 

up for you. 

When supper was ended, he took 

the cup. Again he gave you thanks 

and praise, gave the cup to his disciples 

and said: 

Take this, all of you, and drink from it: 

this is the cup of my blood, 

the blood of the new and everlasting 

covenant. 

It will be shed for you and for 

all so that sins may be forgiven. 

Do this in memory of me. 

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MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION 

Bishop Tomlinson: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. 

Sung 

Christ has died, 

Christ is risen, 

Christ will come again. 

Bishop Tomlinson: In memory of his death and resurrection, 

we offer you, Father this life-giving 

bread, this saving cup. 

We thank you for counting us worthy to 

stand in your presence and serve you. 

May all of us who share in the body and 

blood of Christ be brought together in 

unity by the Holy Spirit. 

Lord, remember your Church throughout 

the world; make us grow in love, 

together with Benedict our Pope, Denis, 

our Bishop and all the clergy. 

Remember our brothers and sisters who 

have gone to their rest in the hope of 

rising again; bring them and all the 

departed into the light of your presence. 

Have mercy on us all; make us worthy 

to share eternal life with Mary, the virgin 

Mother of God, with your apostles, and with 

all the saints who have done your will 

throughout the ages. 

May we praise you in union with them, 

and give you glory through your Son, Jesus Christ. 

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Bishop Tomlinson Through him, 

& Fr. Justin: with him, 

in him, 

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 

all glory and honour is yours, 

almighty Father, 

for ever and ever. 

All: Amen. (Sung) 

COMMUNION RITE 


Bishop Tomlinson: Jesus taught us to call God our Father and so we 

have the courage to say: 

All: 

Our Father, who art in heaven, 

hallowed be thy name. 

Thy kingdom come. 

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread 

And forgive us our trespasses as we 

forgive those who trespass against us, 

and lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil. 

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Bishop Tomlinson: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and 

grant us peace in our day. In your mercy 

keep us free from sin and protect us from all 

anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the 

coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 

All: 

For the kingdom, the power and the glory 

are yours, now and forever. 

SIGN OF PEACE 

Bishop Tomlinson: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your 

apostles: I leave you peace, my peace 

I give you. Look not on our sins but 

on the faith of your Church, and grant 

us the peace and unity of your 

kingdom where you live for ever 

and ever. 

All: 

Amen 

Bishop Tomlinson: The peace of the Lord be with you always. 

All: 


Bishop Tomlinson: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. 

LAMB OF GOD 

(Sung) 

All: 

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: 

have mercy on us. 


have mercy on us. 


grant us peace. 

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(Please kneel) 

This is the Lamb of God 

who takes away the sins of the world. 

Happy are those who are called to his supper. 

All: 

Lord I am not worthy to receive you, 

But only say the word and I shall be healed. 

COMMUNION HYMNS 

JESUS YOU ARE BREAD FOR US 

by: Christopher Walker 

Chorus: 

Jesus, you are bread for us 

Jesus, you are life for us 

In your gift of Eucharist, 

We find love. 

When we feel we need a friend 

You are there with us, 

Jesus, thank you for the friend you are 

Thank you for the love we share. 

When we feel that we need love 


Jesus, thank you for the friend you are. 


When we feel that things aren’t fair 




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Chorus: 

Chorus 

Chorus

In Communion we believe 




Chorus 

Create a new heart in me, 

Come and set me free, 

Open my eyes to see, 

You can create a new heart in me. 

Show me your love and kindness, 

Touch me deep within. 

Wash me clean from pain, O God, 

Cleanse me from my sins. 

Teach me the secrets of wisdom, 

Make me faithful again. 

Do not shut me out, O God, 

Or take your Spirit away. 

Fill me with joy and gladness, 

Keep my spirit strong. 

Open up my lips, O God, 

And I will sing your song. 

CREATE A NEW HEART 

by: Michael Mangan 

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 


Bishop Tomlinson: Let us pray. 

Lord, 

you give your Son as food 

to those you anoint with your Spirit. 

Help them to fulfill your law 

by living in freedom as your children. 

May they live in holiness 

and be your witnesses to the world. 


All: 

Amen. 

THANK YOU 

Read by Sophie Bovell 

CONCLUDING RITE 

Bishop Tomlinson: The Lord be with you. 

All: 


God our Father made you his 

children by water and the Holy Spirit: 

may he bless you and watch over 

you with his fatherly love. 

All: 

Amen 

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Bishop Tomlinson: Jesus Christ the Son of God promised 

that the Spirit of truth would be 

with his Church forever: may he 

bless you and give you courage in 

professing the true faith. 

All: 

Amen 

Bishop Tomlinson: The Holy Spirit came down upon the 

disciples and set their hearts on 

fire with love: may he bless you, 

keep you one in faith and love and 

bring you to the joy of God’s Kingdom. 

All: 

Amen 

Bishop Tomlinson: May Almighty God bless you, 

the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

All: 

Amen. 

Bishop Tomlinson: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. 

All: 

Thanks be to God 

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RECESSIONAL SONG- 

WE ARE CALLED 

by: David Haas 

Come! Live in the light! 

Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! 

We are called to be light for the kingdom, 

To live in the freedom of the city of God! 

Refrain: 

We are called to act with justice, 

We are called to love tenderly, 

We are called to serve one another; 

To walk humbly with God. 

Come! Open your heart! 

Show your mercy to all those in fear! 

We are called to be hope for the hopeless 

So all hatred and blindness will be no more! 

Sing! Sing a new song! 

Sing of that great day when all will be one! 

God will reign, and we’ll walk with each other 

As sisters and brothers united in love! 

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PARISH OF ST MARY’S ASCOT VALE 

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES 

2011 

Alexander Galle 

Alison Ramsay 

Aweet Akot 

Ben Doran 

Bianca Moritz 

Bree Cultrera 

Celia Talbot-Roche 

Christopher Gusman 

Clara Lauricella 

Clarke Baker 

Clodagh Ridgway 

Darcy Hewat 

Dylan Lombard 

Emily Atchison 

Ethan Batticciotto 

Georgia Rice 

Grace Lawler 

Grace McKerrow 

Henry Fleming 

Isabella Zarafa 

Jack Fuhrer 

Jacques Romanin 

Jakobi Talbot 

Jesse Cattanach 

Jordan Le 

Joshua Mastronardo 

Justin Ho 

Kiara Cavallo 

Lucas Mosbey 

Mazen Fayad 

Michael Didham 

Michele Carella 

Milan Howell 

Mitchell Bateman 

Molly McCord 

Nicholas Njegac 

Olivia McIlroy 

Owen Scott 

Phoebe Appleby 

Rory Harrington 

Ruby McLean 

Sean Nguyen 

Sophie Bovell 

Thomas McAllister 

Vinh Tran 

William Myers 

Special Blessing: 

Daniel Hanna 

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SEND YOUR SPIRIT 

We wish to thank Bishop Tomlinson and everyone 

who has assisted the children in preparing 

to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, 

and all those who have participated in this Liturgy. 

Please keep the children in your thoughts 

and prayers to support them in bringing 

the gifts of the Spirit 

they have received today into their lives. 

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