Prayer on Confirmation Day
HOLY SPIRIT, CONFIRM IN US...
The word confirm means to reinforce and strengthen. That is why Confirmation is reinforcing and strengthening the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. In this prayer we are asking the Holy Spirit to reinforce in us the graces that came with Baptism and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Let Us Pray….In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… God’s acceptance and love for us just as we are … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the new life of our Baptism when we became a child of God … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the words our parents and godparents said on our behalf at Baptism … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… our closeness to Jesus each time we receive Communion… Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the desire to follow Christ more closely as his disciple … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… our acts of service and love to our family and friends … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the knowledge that God created us for greatness and to be a saint … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the desire to pray even when we are not sure how … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the desire to turn to God in difficult times … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… our searching faith, and the strength to stay with our questions … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the softening of our hard hearts … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the assurance that God helps us find second chances … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… your peace when we are in conflict … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the humility to give and to ask for forgiveness … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the courage to face challenges … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the desire to care for God’s creation … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the generosity of heart to stand in justice with the poor … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… your help to remember, as Jesus promised, “everything I have taught you” … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Wisdom to recognize the importance of keeping God central in our lives … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Understanding to hear and know God’s voice speaking to us … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Knowledge to explore God’s revelation and the mysteries of our faith … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Counsel to make good choices and to see the best way to follow Jesus … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Fortitude giving us the courage to do what we know is right … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Piety helping us pray to God with a true heart … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, Confirm in us… the gift of Awe and Wonder to be amazed by God’s presence, in small ways and in big way … Holy Spirit, confirm in us.
Holy Spirit, you are the giver of many gifts which God wants to give us very personally. Open our hearts and minds today as we remember our Confirmations and witness those who are about to be confirmed. Help the Candidates to know that you are confirming all the goodness that they are, and all the goodness that they will become. Increase their desire and our desire to know and follow Jesus as his disciple with a grateful and courageous heart. Amen.
Saturday Mass Schedule:
4:00 PM-ST. CATHERINE SIENA MISSION PARISH (HUMANSVILLE)
6:30 PM-SACRED HEART (BOLIVAR)
Sunday Mass Schedule
8:00 AM-SACRED HEART (BOLIVAR)
10:30 AM-SACRED HEART (BOLIVAR)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1405 W Fair Play St, Bolivar, MO, 65613
Office Hours:
8:00 AM-4:00PM (Closed for Lunch from 12:00PM-1:00PM and on Holy Days)
Phone Number: 417-326-5596