tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post2143331335584471273..comments2023-04-14T06:28:24.245-04:00Comments on From My Catholic Perspective: Confirmation Prep-- post #1Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post-10019447553319479022013-08-19T14:13:37.222-04:002013-08-19T14:13:37.222-04:00Valerie-
Your experiences of Confirmation sound...Valerie- <br /><br />Your experiences of Confirmation sound much like mine. It WAS all about picking a pretty name, wasn't it? I think part of the reason I am so excited about my daughter's Confirmation prep is because my own was so lacking. This is my chance to really delve into all the sacrament has to offer and to really make sure this chance is not missed in my child's life.<br /><br />Hope you are settling into your new work schedule and enjoying the blessings of each day!<br /><br />KariKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post-15288403694664678522013-08-14T18:42:23.889-04:002013-08-14T18:42:23.889-04:00Oh, Kari! I'm so excited for your daughter!!!...Oh, Kari! I'm so excited for your daughter!!! What a special time in her life. Yes, there is much debate surrounding the "right" age to be Confirmed. I read where back in the late-1800s early 1900s, children made their Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the same time. Personally, I don't think a 1st or 2nd grader is ready to make that decision, but the prevailing thought (of those TODAY who wish to see the Church go back to that age) was that to be filled with the Holy Spirit at a younger age gives the child more tools to fight the darkness. Again, I think that through Baptism we receive Grace and our parents form us so that at a more-appropriate (child-development wise) age, we can discern whether we wish to be a practicing Catholic. <br /><br />I was in the 5th grade so I do have strong memories of this very special sacrament, BUT...as a 5th grader I was more concerned about having the correct Baltimore Catechism answer for the Archbishop, should he call on me!, than truly understanding what it means to accept the Creed and all that the Church believes and teaches. Another example...we were to choose a Saint's name for our confirmation name...but that was it. At age 10, I was all about the prettiest sounding name...and not about the meat behind the name...the Saint who bore that name...and why they were a Saint. Why wasn't I asked to at least research the Saint???!!! Oh, b/c it was 1979-1980 that school year. Enuff said???!!! :)<br /><br />I know that you are going to do such a beutiful job preparing your daughter and your post definitely sounded like a much more confident mother....even if this is your first kiddo getting Confirmed! <br /><br />Thanks for your visit today...good thought that you shared!!!<br /><br />ValValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.com