Update on my Confirmation

[stray bullet]

If anyone heard my whining about confirmation a while back, I guess I should give an update. You might recall me talking about being confirmed in front of everyone and having my communion like that, not liking the idea.

I think in my head, I wanted faith between God and I. My faith, since I stopped going to (protestant) church with my family as a young teenager had been personal. When I had gone to mass, it was always by myself.

I wanted to be confirmed privately and take my first communion like it was any other.

I won't bore you with all the thoughts processes and realizations since Christmas (when I wanted to be confirmed), but this was a wrong way to think. God could have just as well left His relationship between Jesus and Himself, but He allowed us to be part of that. I was asking for my faith to be personal as well, to be about the Trinity and myself, rather than the Trinity, the rest of the elect and myself.

I plan on (95% sure) being confirmed on Easter, at the Saturday Vigil. Apparently, the Sunday masses are far more popular, so it won't be packed (as I feared it would be) at my confirmation at Easter.

I even admit, some people in my family wanted to go and see me, I didn't want to tell them and instead, go alone. I think I will now...

 

[Glynnw]

Hi Stray, keep up your studies in RCIA. I will be confirmed May 15, but was allowed to take my first communion the first part of December. I had been studing the RCIA books since March. I found it life changing.

In Christ, GlynnW

 

[stray bullet]

Hi Stray, keep up your studies in RCIA. I will be confirmed May 15, but was allowed to take my first communion the first part of December. I had been studing the RCIA books since March. I found it life changing.

In Christ, GlynnW

That's interesting, were you baptized Catholic then?

My schedule prevents me going to RCIA, but I try to continue with the material.

 

[Carrye]

Your post just made me smile, Stray.

And to the "Just God and me" ... the Holy Trinity is a perfect counter example. Also, Catholicism is modeled on the family, and on the larger community. Mass isn't about individual devotion, but about joining together as the Body of Christ to worship. What some Protestants don't realize is that communal prayer must accompany individual devotion. As with most everything in life, it's not either/or, but both/and. I'm so glad that you're starting to realize that.

 

[ShannonMcCatholic]

Christ's peace unto you as you journey home stray!

 

[Aaron-Aggie]

 

[Jamme]

 

[Dream]

Stay strong Stray. God bless.

 

[ZooMom]

That's wonderful, Stray. You won't be sorry. I'm so glad that you have started to feel and desire the inclusive relationship that we are called to as Catholics. Not the exclusivity of 'just me and God'. Of course God will be with you, but so will we and all the angels and Saints. You're part of a very large family now. And *do* invite your family to share this with you! This is a significant event in your life, and you deserve to have them with you, and they deserve a chance to observe the importance of your faith. God bless and keep you!

/me does a little happy dance around the room...


Peace be with you!

Sandy

 

[Victrixa]

That's great Stray!

 

[seebs]

I guess it's only fair; if you can share your confirmation and faith with us, you can share it with people in your home parish, right?

It's been a long ride, but I understand the best is yet to come.

 

[Rising_Suns]

hey stray,

Glad to hear of the update. Your journey has been a great one so far, and I am looking forward to when you *finally* receive your first communion.

May the Lord give you His peace!

-Davide

 

[Stormy]

Stray: I am going to be baptized this Easter, and confirmed, and first communion!!!

I too go to church alone. No one in my family is Catholic. But on that beautiful day, they all want to be there! I am so happy to have them share in my joy!

Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes, and takes my breath away. I am praying that I do not embarrass anyone with my euphoria. Oh, and pray that I don't faint! That's what I am afraid will happen if I try to act cool and hold it all in.

 

[epiclesis]

 

[ZooMom]

Stray: I am going to be baptized this Easter, and confirmed, and first communion!!!

I too go to church alone. No one in my family is Catholic. But on that beautiful day, they all want to be there! I am so happy to have them share in my joy!

Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes, and takes my breath away. I am praying that I do not embarrass anyone with my euphoria. Oh, and pray that I don't faint! That's what I am afraid will happen if I try to act cool and hold it all in.

Praying for you, too, Stormy. You will be fine.