Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Solemn High Mass with the Sacrament of Confirmation was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Antony Selvanayagam of Penang. It was a beautiful celebration which was the climax of the journey of faith undertaken by these 42 young people who are now full adult members of Christ's Church and miles Jesu.

I wont comment much and let the photos speak for themselves.

Compare and Contrast

Last year:





The Godparents/sponsors sat behind the candidates. The dress code was not uniform. There were actually people sitting in front of the candidates.



No antependium. Plain hanging on the ambo. Servers in albs and capes.



This year:

Me and my students. The girls were wearing nice lace mantillas from the Philippines and white dresses. The boys were in black pants, white shirts and ties.



The entrance procession was solemn and dignified.


A sight unseen on these shores since Vatican II? I don't know.




The servers were vested in black cassocks and surplice.


The altar was arrayed in a proper antependium of red velvet and cloth of gold. The good book holder was also used.




The ambo hanging was also of red velvet and cloth of gold.


Note the deep bow before the bishop.

















The Roman Canon was used in this 3 hour Mass.























Communion was given on the tongue.







For the parents and Godparents as well.









The Solemn Blessing.

Thanks for sharing this experience with us. I hope that these photos leave you edified.