Adult Confirmation Mass - CathNews New Zealand https://cathnews.co.nz Catholic News New Zealand Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:26:46 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://cathnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-cathnewsfavicon-32x32.jpg Adult Confirmation Mass - CathNews New Zealand https://cathnews.co.nz 32 32 70145804 Never too late to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation https://cathnews.co.nz/2024/09/09/never-too-late-to-receive-the-sacrament-of-confirmation/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:55:17 +0000 https://cathnews.co.nz/?p=175552 A parishioner in their late 70s was among the 39 Catholics aged 16 and over who made a commitment to be sealed with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit at a recent Adult Confirmation Mass. Held within the majestic setting of St Patrick's Cathedral in Parramatta, Australia, the Adult Confirmation Mass brought together people Read more

Never too late to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation... Read more]]> A parishioner in their late 70s was among the 39 Catholics aged 16 and over who made a commitment to be sealed with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit at a recent Adult Confirmation Mass.

Held within the majestic setting of St Patrick's Cathedral in Parramatta, Australia, the Adult Confirmation Mass brought together people from around 20 parishes in the Diocese. It was celebrated by the Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv.

At the Mass, Bishop Vincent said the sacrament marked a pivotal moment in the Catholic faith journey of these adults - no matter their age, background or faith journey.

"May they who commit themselves to receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit live out their commitment as heralds of the Good News," Bishop Vincent said.

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