HOLY FAMILY PARISH COVENTRY

HOLY FAMILY PARISH COVENTRY SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Tuesday 7 February 2017 7:00pm Celebrant Bishop William Kenney CP Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham

Please pray for the young boys and girls and members of the parish who are being confirmed today: Densha Baptistdias Andrew Barr Poppi Baylis Daisy Brady Harvey Bryan Erin Canning Caitlin Clark Cormac Coleman Evie Colhoun Grace Collins Jennifer Collins Libby Cox Jake Davis Jack Delaney Thomas Frawley Isabella French John George Louis Hamill Jamie Hancock Grace Hannon Lauren Harrison Ella Hart Jack Hayward Jordan Isaac Freya Jackson Nirojan Jeyaseelan Ciar Jones Amazing Kiasungua Parishioner Jeffery Angel Maher Neave Manning Lily Marsden Keira McAllister Andrew McElroy Grace McEnery Emily McGuire Keane McKervey Kavan Moloney Declan Murray Leon O'Brien Smith Grace O'Donoghue Tilly Ormsby Jay Patrick Christopher Quinn Charly Skendrovic Tasha Skendrovic Flynn Small Liberty Smith Fabian Sniegocki Dalton Spandley Niamh Treanor Sissy Tully Jay Tynan Aiden Wain Nicole Ward Ocean White Konrad Zeno 2

CONFIRMATION MASS The Sacrament of Confirmation After Jesus death the apostles were weak and afraid. Their leader and friend had been taken away from them. They felt alone and helpless. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit but they were still afraid. When the Holy Spirit came down on the apostles, He filled them with His gifts and really changed them. They wanted to tell everybody about Jesus. They wanted to continue with His work. At our Baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit. We were welcomed into the Church. We became part of the people of God. At Confirmation we are strengthened by the coming of the Holy Spirit into our lives. We are Jesus witnesses. We are made special workers for His Kingdom. May we always walk in his presence. 3

ENTRANCE HYMN Come now is the time to worship 1. Come, now is the time to worship, Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are, to worship. Come, just as you are, before your God, come. One day every tongue will confess you are God. One day every knee will bow. Still the greatest treasure, remains for those, who gladly choose you now. (repeat) Repeat verse 1. INTRODUCTORY RITE INTRODUCTION Today is a very special day in our lives. We are going to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Once we have been confirmed and received the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are called to communicate through our words, actions and deeds, that we have become true and committed Christians. Before our Mass begins this evening, we in Holy Family Parish, parents, children, teachers and friends, wish to extend a very warm welcome to Bishop William Kenney and thank him sincerely for coming here today to confirm us. SIGN OF THE CROSS 4

PENITENTIAL RITE: Lord have mercy (Sung) Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Gloria! (Sung) 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: Let us pray [that God will increase our faith and bring to perfection the gifts he has given us] Almighty God, every good things comes from you. Fill our hearts with love for you, increase our faith, and by your constant care protect the good you have given us. 5

LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING: Is 42:1-3 Thus says the Lord: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, Upon whom I have put my Spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, Not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench. The Word of the Lord THANKS BE TO GOD RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Response: Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth. Bless the Lord, my soul! Lord God, how great you are. How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your riches. R All of these look to you to give them their food in due season. You give it, they gather it up: you open your hand, they have their fill. R You send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the Lord last forever! May the Lord rejoice in his works! R I will sing to the Lord all my life, make music to my God while I live, May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I find my joy in the Lord. R 6

SECOND READING 1 Cor 12:4-13 Brothers and Sisters: There are different kinds of Spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; another the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit; another faith by the same Spirit; another gifts of healing by the one Spirit; another mighty deeds; another prophecy; another discernment of spirits; another varieties of tongues; another interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person as he wishes, As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one bosy, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation: (sung) Come O Lord give us your Spirit, Come O Lord, into our lives. Come O Lord, open our hearts To receive your Word. (All) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Come Spirit come. 7

GOSPEL The Lord be with you And with your spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. GLORY TO YOU LORD L.k 4:16-22 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went accordingly to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Jesus unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. And spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. The Gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 8

HOMILY Bishop William Kenney RITE OF CONFIRMATION RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES After the Homily all the candidates stand and Bishop William Kenney asks them and the congregation: ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL ALL: Do you reject Satan, and all his works and all his empty promises? I Do Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? I Do Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? I Do Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who came upon the apostles at the Pentecost and today is given sacramentally in Confirmation? 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? I Do This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus Our Lord. Amen 9

LAYING ON OF HANDS Bishop William Kenney lays hands upon all the candidates by extending his hands over them and says: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who bought these your servants to new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, freeing them from sin: send upon them, O Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety; fill them with the spirit of the fear of the Lord. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. ANOINTING WITH CHRISM: The candidates and sponsors approach Bishop William Kenney. The sponsor places his/her right hand on the candidate s shoulder. The sponsor says, I present confirmation name for Confirmation. Bishop William Kenney anoints each candidate with the Oil of Chrism, saying: Candidate: Amen (Name)... be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you Candidate: And with your spirit 10

HYMNS: (sung during the Anointing) Be Still Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy one is here. Come bow before him now with reverence and with fear. In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, The Holy One is here. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; He burns with holy fire; with splendour He is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of light. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace. No work too hard for him, in faith receive from Him, Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. Turn to me (Solo) Turn to me O Turn and be saved, Says the Lord, for I am God; There is no other, none beside me. I call your name. 1. I am he that comforts you; who are you to be afraid? Of flesh that fades, Is made like the grass of the field Soon to wither. 2. Listen to me, my people; Give ear to me my nation. A law will go forth from me, and my justice for a light to the people. 3. Lift up your eyes to the heavens and look at the earth down below. The heavens will vanish like smoke, and the earth will wear out, like a garment. Ubi Caritas Ubi caritas, Et amor. Ubi caritas, Deus ibi est. 11

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL: Child: Sponsor: Child: Child: My dear friends, may we be one in prayer to God Our Father, as we are one in the faith, hope and love his Spirit gives. We pray for those who have been confirmed this evening. May the Holy Spirit give them the grace to be a witness of Christ before the world, ready to play a full part in the community and in the work of spreading God s kingdom. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. We pray for ourselves as parents, godparents and sponsors who lead our children in faith, that by word and, by example, we may always encourage our children to follow the way of Jesus Christ. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. We ask God s blessing on Bishop William, Fr Pat, Fr Bernard and all who spread the Catholic faith. We pray that more people will enter the priesthood and devote their lives to spreading the word of God. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. We pray that all government leaders will work together to end all wars. We ask the Holy Spirit to guide them to end world hunger and poverty by sharing the world s riches equally among all people. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. Child: We ask Mary the Mother of Jesus to pray for us as we pray, Hail Mary... In a moment of silence we bring our own needs to the Lord. God our Father, you sent your Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and through them and their successors, you still give the Spirit to your people. May his work, which was begun at Pentecost, continue to grow in the hearts of all who believe. We ask this prayer, through Christ our Lord. Amen. 12

Offertory Procession THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST OFFERTORY HYMN: Blessed be God Blest are you, Lord, God of all creation, Thanks to your goodness This bread we offer, Fruit of the earth, work of our hands It will become the bread of life Blessed be God, Blessed be God Blessed be God forever. Amen (2) Blest are you, Lord, God of all creation Thanks to your goodness this wine we offer, Fruit of the earth, work of our hands It will become the cup of life. Blessed be God, Blessed be God Blessed be God forever. Amen (2) PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS Lord, may this holy offering bring us your blessing and accomplish within us it s promise of salvation. Amen. Holy, Holy, (Sung) 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. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. 13

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION: (sung) When we eat this Bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again, until you come again. Great Amen (sung) Amen, we lift our hearts and voices to you as we sing, Amen, so shall it be forever, Amen. COMMUNION RITE Our Father Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done On earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread; And forgive us, our trespasses As we forgive those, who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom The power and the glory Are yours now And forever Amen 14

THE PRAYER OF PEACE: 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. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And with your spirit. Let us offer each other the sign of peace. Hymn of Peace: Peace, perfect peace is the gift of Christ our Lord. Peace, perfect peace is the gift of Christ our Lord Thus says the Lord, will the world know my friends Peace, perfect peace is the gift of Christ our Lord. Lamb of God: (spoken) 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. 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. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. 15

COMMUNION HYMN: Like the Dewfall Like the Dewfall, I will send down my Spirit on you, Like the dewfall, You are covered by grace, Receive my Spirit, Poured out on you, Let it breathe new life in you. Like the Dewfall, I will send down my Spirit on you, Like the dewfall, You are covered by grace, Receive my Spirit, Poured out on you, Let it breathe new life in you. (Solo) I fill you with the gift of my wisdom, Of judgement, courage, wonder and awe. Knowledge and reverence are my gifts of power, As the first disciples spoke of before. Like the Dewfall, I will send down my Spirit on you, Like the dewfall, You are covered by grace, Receive my Spirit, Poured out on you, Let it breathe new life in you, Let it breathe new life in you, Let it breathe new life into you, Come Holy Spirit. 16

COMMUNION HYMN: Lay your hands Lay your hands gently upon us. Let their touch render your peace. Let them bring your forgiveness and healing, Lay your hands gently, lay your hands. You were sent to free the broken hearted. You were sent to give sight to the blind. You desire to heal all our illness. Lay your hands, gently lay your hands. Lord, we come to you through one another. Lord we come to you in all our need. Lord, we come to you seeking wholeness. Lay your hands gently, lay your hands. PRAYER AFTER HOLY COMMUNION: Lord, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May this food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you in each other. Amen. 17

SOLEMN BLESSING CONCLUDING RITE Bow your heads and pray for God s blessing. This day the Father of light has enlightened the minds of the disciples by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. May he bless you and give you the gifts of the Spirit for ever. Amen. May that fire which hovered over the disciples as tongues of flame burn out all evil from your hearts and make them glow with pure light. Amen. God inspired speech in different tongues to proclaim one faith. May he strengthen your faith and fulfil your hope to see him face to face. Amen. May Almighty God Bless You, The Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go forth the Mass is ended Thanks be to God 18

RECESSIONAL HYMN: We will go out! We will go out as disciples, We will go out spreading love We will go out; each generation, to tell the whole world that God is love. We will go out as sons and daughters, we will go out - you and me We will go out followers of Jesus to tell the people that we are free. Come and join with us; we are brothers and sisters. Come and join with us, as we go out into the world. Let s go and spread the news to each and every nation, Sharing love and joy, for we are following the Lord. We will go out as disciples, we will go out spreading love. We will go out; each generation, to tell the whole world that God is love. We will go out as sons and daughters, we will go out - you and me. We will go out followers of Jesus, to tell the people that we are free. Come and join with us; we are brothers and sisters. Come and join with us, as we go out into the world. Let s go and spread the news to each and every nation. Sharing love and joy, for we are following the Lord! We will go out! We will go out! We would like to express our sincere thanks to Parents, Sponsors, Fr Pat & Our Year 6 Teachers, for their dedicated work in the preparation of our young boys and girls for the Sacrament of Confirmation. And to Bishop Kenney for celebrating this special Sacrament this evening. 19

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