Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

The Basilica of the Co -Cathedral

of the Sacred Heart

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Mo s t R ever end Ma r k E . Br e nna n

Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling -Charleston

The l ove o f God has be en poured in to our hear t s through the

Spi r i t o f God dwe l l ing wi th in us . –Romans 5 :5

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INTRODUCTORY RITES

Celebrant: Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan, Bishop, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

Concelebrants: Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, Rev. Binu Emmanuel, CST

Entrance Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost LAMBILLOTTE

Greeting

Welcome Confirmation Candidate

Sign of the Cross and Penitential Act

Prelude: Spirit Wind SCOTT SOPER

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Gloria

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you

thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty

Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God,

Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at

the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the

Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus

Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9A,11-13A

Responsorial: Psalm 104 Mark Haas

Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5

Gospel Acclamation Chant Mode VI

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-23

Homily Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan

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RITE OF CONFIRMATION

Presentation of Candidates Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs

and Linda Bobinger

Renewal of Baptismal Promises

Candidates respond, “I do.”

Laying on of Hands

During the Laying on of Hands, the Bishop will extend his hands over the

Confirmandi as a group. The candidates should remain in their pews and kneel.

Anointing with Sacred Chrism

The words of anointing are: “N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The

newly confirmed respond: “Amen.” The bishop then gives the sign of peace to the

newly confirmed saying: “Peace be with you.” The newly confirmed respond:

“And with your Spirit.”

Universal Prayer

R./ Lord, hear our prayer .

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Preparation of the Altar

Prayer Over the Offerings

Sanctus

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Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Lord’s Prayer & Sign of Peace

Agnus Dei

Distribution of Holy Communion

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Recessional Hymn: Holy Wisdom, Lamp of Learning BEACH SPRING

Alex Anton

Sierra Bolles

Jayla Boyd

Palmer Brown

Annie Cimino

Katie Criniti

Emma DelTorto

Marley Fredeking

Kate Grant

Ashley Green

Jackson Griffith

Jacob Griffith

Aiden Jackson

Raymond Keith

Robert Keith

Hayden Kreitzer

Maggie Meeks

Farris Murad

Warner Murad

Molly Murphy

Sam Rago

Anthony Scalzo

Nayla Summer

Laylee Summers

Frances Tiffey

Nathan Tran

Patrick Ward

Carley Weber

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