Reflection 

As our Grade Six students prepare for their Confirmation in a couple of weeks, let us reflect on how we use the gifts of the Spirit, that were given to us at Baptism and strengthened at our Confirmation, in our everyday lives.

The Gifts of the Spirit

Spirit of God, grant me: 

The gift of wisdom to see the world through your eyes,

The gift of counsel to make difficult decisions,

The gifts of knowledge and understanding to use my mind to know you and to love you,

The gift of fortitude to have the courage to live in the faith despite the difficulties and disappointments,

The gift of piety to be able to express my special love and commitment to you,

And the right kind of awesome fear that makes me pause to wonder and revere God’s Love. 

Amen.