Looking Back

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Looking back on any significant event always gives us greater awareness and appreciation for the past experience. The same is true with the young people’s celebration of Confirmation. Through reflection on the experience and rituals in the sacrament, we are able to clarify and extend the meaning of the celebration of the sacrament. In this way, we come to a deeper participation in the mystery we have celebrated and are better prepared to live a life of faithfulness to Christ. Therefore, following the celebration of the rite of Confirmation, take some time with the young people to discuss their recollections using these or similar questions.

1. What do you remember about the celebration of the sacrament?

2. When you picture the celebration in your mind, what was most special to you?

3. How did you feel?

4. What does this experience tell you about God?

5. What does this experience tell you about Jesus?

6. What does this experience tell you about the Holy Spirit?

7. Now that you have celebrated Confirmation, how will you act differently?