confirmation booklet 2015

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH MOURNE ROAD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12.

2015

MOST REVEREND DIARMUID MARTIN, DD

ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN.

CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

AND

FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN

MRS. McGARVEY AND MR. KNIGHT

MS. CLOHOSEY, MS. SWEENEY , MS.

PURCELL AND MR. ROUSE

SR. BONAVENTURE RSM

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL GNS AND

BNS. MS. McCABE AND MR.

KENNEDDY

MS IRENE WINTERS

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

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2015



CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

AND

FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN




SR. BONAVENTURE RSM



KENNEDDY

MS IRENE WINTERS


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2015



CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

AND

FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN




SR. BONAVENTURE RSM



KENNEDDY

MS IRENE WINTERS


CELEBRANT: MOST REVEREND DIARMUID MARTIN, DDARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN.

CONCELEBRANTS: CANON JOHN FLAHERTYFR. DAVE BRANNIGAN

PRINCIPALS: MRS. McGARVEY MR. KNIGHT

6TH CLASS TEACHERS: MS. CLOHOSEY, MS. SWEENEYMS.PURCELL & MR. ROUSE

CATECHIST: SR. BONAVENTURE RSM

CHOIR: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL GNS AND BNSDirected byMS.McCABE & MR. KENNEDY

ORGANIST: MS IRENE WINTERS

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The Sacrament of Confirmation was conferred on me on Thursday 14th May 2015 by Most Reverend Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin.

My Baptism Names: ____________________________________ My Family Name:_______________________________________ My Confirmation Name:_________________________________ My Parents/Guardians Names:____________________________ My Sponsor’s Name:____________________________________ Names of Family and Friends who attended my Confirmation:

VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS COME HOLY SPIRIT

Welcome to our Parish celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Today is a very important day for our Parish and Community. Our children receive special graces and responsibilities through the Sacrament of Confirmation. They are called to use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit along with their own God-given talents to make our world a better place in which to live. Together we pray that the Holy Spirit may continue to bless our young people and guide and influence them throughout their life's journey. We thank all who have who have been involved in the formation of our children, especially parents, grandparents, teachers, friends and all who want what is best for them. May all of you, who have been sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit today, live your faith in hope and love as active members of the Church and rejoice in the gifts that God has given to you. Canon John Flaherty. Father Dave Brannigan. Sr. Bonaventure RSM

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ENTRANCE HYMN ALL STAND AND SING

This is what God asks of you. This is, this is, what God now asks of you, Three things, three things, that I want you to do, To act justly, to love tenderly, And to walk, humbly with your God.

Blessed are you when you call my name, I will hear you when you cry, Blessed are you when you know your shame, I will lift your soul on high, Rejoice, for now has come your time,

Rejoice, you become love’s sign. This is, this is, what God now asks of you, Three things, three things, that I want you to do, To act justly, to love tenderly, And to walk, humbly with your God.

Archbishop: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen Archbishop: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with your spirit Welcome by Pupil (B.N.S.) Sit Commentary and Procession of Symbols PENITENTIAL RITE: Stand Archbishop: Brothers and Sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. Archbishop: Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life: Lord have Mercy Archbishop: Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins: Christ have mercy Archbishop: Lord Jesus, you feed us with your body and blood: Lord have mercy

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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 Archbishop: Fulfill for us your gracious promise, O Lord, we pray, so that by his

coming the Holy Spirit may make us witnesses before the world to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen LITURGY OF THE WORD Sit A reading from the prophet Isaiah 61:1-3 The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the poor, to bind up hearts that are broken; to proclaim liberty to captives, freedom to those in prison; to proclaim a year of favour from the Lord, a day of

vengeance for our God, to comfort all those who mourn and to give them for ashes a garland, for a mourning robe – the oil of gladness, for despondency, praise. (silence.......)

The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God Responsorial Psalm

Eagles Wings You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Who abide in His shadow for life. Say to the Lord "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"

All Sing And He will raise you up on eagles' wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand.

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The snare of the fowler will never capture you And the famine will bring you no fear, Under his wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield.

And He will raise you up on eagles' wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand..

Gospel acclamation Stand and Sing Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

GOSPEL Concelebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. Concelebrant: A reading from the Gospel according to Mark Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised in the Jordan by John. No sooner had he come up out of the water than he saw the heavens

torn apart and the Spirit, like a dove, descending on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.’

The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ Homily Sit RITE OF CONFIRMATION: RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES: The candidates stand and the Archbishop questions them, others remain seated. Do you renounce Satan? Candidates: I do. And all his works? Candidates: I do. And all his empty promises? Candidates: I do. Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? Candidates: I do.

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Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father? Candidates: I do. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who came upon the apostles at Pentecost and today is given to you sacramentally in Confirmation? Candidates: I do. Do you believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? Candidates: I do. Archbishop: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord. Candidates: Amen. All Sing: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me, Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us…Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us melt us, mold us, fill us use us, Spirit of the living god, fall afresh on us

LAYING ON OF HANDS

Candidates remain standing all others sit. Archbishop: My dear friends, in baptism, God our Father gave the new birth of eternal life to His chosen sons and daughters. Let us pray to our Father that he will pour out the Holy Spirit to strengthen these His sons and daughters with His gifts and anoint them to be more like Christ, the Son of God. [All pray in silence- the Archbishop and concelebrants stretch out their hands over the candidates in prayer] Archbishop: All powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit, you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide. Give them the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

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the Spirit of right judgement and courage, the Spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the Spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

ANOINTING WITH CHRISM Candidates and Sponsor are led forward all others sit Archbishop: (___Name____) Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The newly confirmed replies: Amen. Archbishop: Peace be with you. The newly confirmed replies: And with your spirit. All Sing :

Happy in the Presence of the Lord, We come and sing our praise to Lord Jesus,. Happy in the presence of the Lord. We come and sing our praise to the Lord of all.

Come and share the bread of life, Bread that will feed us, Help and protect us, Come and share the stories of old, Stories of Jesus, his work and his world.

Come and share the memories we’ve had, Happy days, sad days, days full of joy. Come to tell the Lord that we love, We’ll live the life he told us to live

Christ, Be Our Light Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has power to save us. Make us your living voice.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

Here I Am Lord I, the Lord of sea and sky I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save.

I who made the stars and night I will make the darkness bright Who will bear my light to them

Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord Is it I Lord? I have heard You calling in the night I will go

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Lord If You lead me I will hold Your people in my heart. I the Lord of snow and rain I have borne my people's pain I have wept for love of them

They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone Fill their hearts with love alone I will speak my word to them Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord Is it I Lord? I have heard You calling in the night I will go Lord If You lead me I will holdYour people in my heart…x2

Lord I Lift Your Name on High Lord I lift your name on high Lord I love to sing your praises I’m so glad you are in my life I’m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth, to show the way

From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky Lord I lift Your name on high. X2

A Mhuire Mháthair A Mhuire Mháthair, 'Sé seo mo ghuí Go maire Íosa Go deo im’ chroí Ave Maria, mo ghrá Ave, Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair Dé

A Mhuire Mháthair, I rith mo shaoil Bí liom mar dhídean ar gach aon bhaol Ave Maria, mo ghrá Ave, Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair Dé

Cloud’s Veil Even though the rain hides the stars, Even though the mist swirls the hills, Even when the dark clouds veil the sky, You are by my side. Even when the sun shall fall in sleep, Even when at dawn the sky shall weep, Even in the night when storms shall rise, You are by my side. You are by my side.

Bright the stars at night that mirror heaven’s way to You. Bright the stars in light where dwell the saints in love and truth. Even though the rain hides the stars, Even though the mist swirls the hills, Even when the dark clouds veil the sky, You are by my side.

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Even when the sun shall fall in sleep, Even when at dawn the sky shall weep, Even in the night when storms shall rise, You are by my side. You are by my side. Deep the feast of life where saints shall gather in deep peace. Deep in heaven’s light where sorrows pass beyond death’s sleep.

Even though the rain hides the stars, Even though the mist swirls the hills, Even when the dark clouds veil the sky, You are by my side. Even when the sun shall fall in sleep, Even when at dawn the sky shall weep, Even in the night when storms shall rise, You are by my side. You are by my side.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: ALL STAND Archbishop: As our helper and guide, the Holy Spirit also helps us to pray. With

confidence then we bring our needs and the needs of God’s family, the Church, throughout the world before the Lord.

Intercessions Response to each Intercession: Lord hear us: Lord graciously hear us

Archbishop: God our Father, in Your loving kindness, listen to our prayers. May

the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit, which began at the first Pentecost, continue to grow in the hearts of those confirmed here today and in the hearts of all of us who believe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Sit The gifts of bread and wine to be offered are now brought forward and presented. Archbishop: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at Your hands for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

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PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS Archbishop: Receive in Your mercy, O Lord, the prayers of Your servants and grant that, being conformed more perfectly to Your Son, they may grow steadily in bearing witness to Him, as they share in the memorial of His redemption, by which He gained for us Your Holy Spirit. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FOR CHILDREN I Stand Archbishop: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit Archbishop: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Archbishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right and just

Archbishop: God our Father, You have brought us here together so that we can give You thanks and praise for all the wonderful things You have done. We thank You for all that is beautiful in the world and for the happiness You have given us. We praise You for daylight and for Your word which lights up our minds. We praise You for the earth, and all the people who live on it, and for our life which comes from You. We know that You are good. You love us and do great things for us.

Father, You are always thinking about Your people; You never forget us. You sent Your Son Jesus, who gave His life for us and who came to save us. He cured sick people; He cared for those who were poor and wept with those who were sad. He forgave sinners and taught us to forgive each other. He loved everyone and showed us how to be kind. He took children in his arms and blessed them. God our Father, all over the world Your people praise You. So now we pray with the whole Church: with Francis our pope and Diarmuid our bishop. In heaven the blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles and all the saints always sing Your praise. Now we join with them and with the angels to adore You as we sing :

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

All Kneel

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Archbishop: God our Father, You are most holy and we want to show You that we are grateful.

We bring You bread and wine and ask You to send Your Holy Spirit to make these gifts the body and blood of Jesus Your Son. Then we can offer to You what You have given to us.

On the night before he died, Jesus was having supper with his apostles. He took bread from the table. He gave You thanks and praise. Then He broke the bread, gave it to His friends, and said:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT: FOR THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

When supper was ended, Jesus took the cup that was filled with wine. He thanked You, gave it to His friends, and said:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. Then He said to them: DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

We do now what Jesus told us to do. We remember His death and resurrection and we offer you, Father, the bread that gives us life, and the cup that saves us. Jesus brings us to you; welcome us as you welcome Him.

Archbishop: The mystery of faith:

All Sing: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,

we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Archbishop: Father, because You love us, You invite us to come to Your table. Fill us with the joy of the Holy Spirit as we receive the body and blood of Your Son.

C 1: Lord, You never forget any of Your children. We ask You to take care of those we love, especially those for whom we now pray and we pray for those who have died. Remember everyone who is suffering from pain or sorrow. Remember Christians everywhere and all other people in the world. We are filled with wonder and praise when we see what You do for us through Jesus Your Son, and so we sing:

Archbishop: Through Him and with Him, and in Him, O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is Yours, for ever and ever. All: Amen!

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THE COMMUNION RITE Stand

Archbishop: Guímis chun an Athar faoi mar a mhúin ár Slánaitheoir dúinn a dhéanamh. Ár n-Athair atá ar neamh, go naofar d'ainm, go dtaga do ríocht, go ndéantar do thoil ar an talamh mar a dhéantar ar neamh. Ár n-arán laethúil tabhair dúinn inniu, agus maith dúinn ár bhfiacha mar a mhaithimídne dár bhféichiúna féin Agus ná lig sinn i gcathú, ach saor sinn ó olc. Archbishop: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of Your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ

All : For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours now and forever.

Archbishop: Lord Jesus Christ, who said to Your Apostles: Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; look not on our sins, but on the faith of Your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with Your will where You will live for ever and ever. All: Amen.

Archbishop: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All: And with your spirit. Archbishop: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. Shalom Sing Shalom my friend, shalom my friend, Shalom, Shalom. The peace of Christ I give you today, Shalom, Shalom As the consecrated bread is broken the Lamb of God is sung or said: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Kneel Archbishop: Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

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All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Holy Communion Hymns As I kneel before you As I kneel before you As I bow my head in prayer, Take this day, make it Yours, And fill me with Your love. Refrain Ave Maria, Gratia plena, Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu.

All I have I give You, Every dream and wish are Yours, Mother of Christ, Mother of mine, Present them to my Lord. Repeat the refrain As I kneel before you, And I see your smiling face, Ev’ry thought, ev’ry word Is lost in your embrace. Repeat the refrain

We Give You Thanks For the bread and wine we share here, For the friends that we embrace, For the peace we find in healing, For all who gather in this place, For the faith of those around us, For the dead and all those here, For the hope we find in memory, For the love that draws us near. Refrain We give you thanks, we give you thanks For the grace to receive, in you we believe, We give you thanks, we give you thanks,

With faith and hope and love we give you thanks. For the movement deep within us, For the stories that we bring, For the signs of God’s compassion For the journey that we sing. For the word that holds our promise, For the gifts that we can claim. For the wonders that surround us, For the song that sings our name. Repeat the Refrain

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand Archbishop: Pour on us, O Lord, the Spirit of Your love and, in your kindness, make those you have nourished by this one heavenly Bread one in mind and heart. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Words of Farewell (G.N.S.) Sit SOLEMN BLESSING : KNEEL The Archbishop, with hands extended over the newly confirmed, says: The Lord be with you All: And with your spirit

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May God the Father almighty bless you, whom He has made His adopted sons and daughters reborn from water and the Holy Spirit, and may He keep you worthy of his fatherly love. All: Amen. May His Only Begotten Son, who promised that the Spirit of truth would abide in His Church, bless you and confirm you by His power in the confession of the true faith.

All: Amen. May the Holy Spirit, who kindles the fire of charity in the hearts of disciples, bless you and lead you blameless and gathered as one into the joy of the Kingdom of God. All: Amen. And he blesses all the people, adding: And may almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.

Go in peace. All: Thanks be to God.

Stand and Sing

Sing Alleluia Refrain: Sing, sing, sing alleluia! This is the day the Lord has made. Dance, dance, dance alleluia! This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad, This is the day the Lord has made,

Let us rejoice and be glad, This is the day… Repeat Refrain. Play music to honour God’s name, This is the day the Lord has made, Sing songs, and songs of praise, This is the day… Repeat Refrain.

Shout to the Lord: My Jesus, My Saviour. Lord there is none like You. All of my days, I want to praise the wonder of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter,Tower of refuge and strength. Let every breath, all that I am never cease to worship you. Shout to the Lord all the earth let us

sing Power and Majesty praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands. Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you

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Sacrament of Confirmation

14th May 2015

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