CONFIRMATION PARTICIPANTS: I do.

Then I would read a prayer, holding my hands over the young people, calling the spirit down upon them.

Send forth your holy spirit upon them, to be their helper and guide.

Those being confirmed usually have gone through a period of learning where they come to study more about the church, and they're all nervous about being asked. I could ask you to recite for me the 10 Commandments. And without even a moment's hesitation, Teresa would start with the first and go to the fifth; start at the sixth and go to the tenth, without even taking a breath in between. So I'm not even going to ask you tonight.

Each of the young people will come forward and I will talk with them a little bit.

Hello Joseph. Joseph was the great father of the Lord. A man of great integrity and honesty.

How are you, Mary? The great mother of the Lord. And who's your proud sponsor back here -- is this grandma? All right, I'm sure she's proud."

Those being confirmed will take a name at confirmation.

CONFIRMATION PARTICIPANT: I chose Felicity. St. Felicity was a servant and died for Christ. She was beheaded and I admire her courage.

Then the real rite of confirmation takes place, when I will put my hand on the child's head and with my thumb, sign them with the perfumed oil, welcoming them as a full member now of the church.

Felicity, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. And peace be with you. Congratulations.

We only receive the gift of the spirit once in our life, at confirmation. So it's a very special moment. And let's show our young people our support for them.