Catholic Stuff You Should Know Not Graduation
Sep 25, 2025
Fr. Sean and Fr. John explore the true nature of Confirmation, debunking the myth that it’s a graduation. They discuss its role as a continuation of baptism, emphasizing the importance of the sacraments in the Christian journey. The hosts detail the essential elements like the laying on of hands and the bishop's pivotal role in the process. They highlight the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and the lasting impact of Confirmation, including the call to evangelize and the responsibilities of sponsors in supporting their confirmands.
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Summit Mass And High Lake Discovery
- Fr. Sean and friends climbed Atlantic and Pacific Peaks and said Mass on Atlantic's summit.
- They described Pacific Tarn as the highest lake in North America and praised Atlantic as a five-mile hidden gem.
Personal Sponsor Stories
- Fr. John recalled sponsoring his hockey captain friend Wiley Dornsife for confirmation shortly after returning to the Church.
- Fr. Sean told a story of Father Peter Musset being slipped into confirmation by his father in the 1980s.
Confirmation Is Not Graduation
- Confirmation is not a graduation or a permission slip to abandon practice of the faith.
- It strengthens and confirms baptismal promises and is ordered toward Eucharistic initiation.
