Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
The Basilica of the Co -Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart
Au g u s t 9 , 2 0 2 0
Mo s t R ever end Ma r k E . Br e nna n
Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling -Charleston
The l ove o f God has be en poured in to our hear t s through the
Spi r i t o f God dwe l l ing wi th in us . –Romans 5 :5
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INTRODUCTORY RITES
Celebrant: Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan, Bishop, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Concelebrants: Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, Rev. Binu Emmanuel, CST
Entrance Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost LAMBILLOTTE
Greeting
Welcome Confirmation Candidate
Sign of the Cross and Penitential Act
Prelude: Spirit Wind SCOTT SOPER
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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
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LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9A,11-13A
Responsorial: Psalm 104 Mark Haas
Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5
Gospel Acclamation Chant Mode VI
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-23
Homily Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan
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RITE OF CONFIRMATION
Presentation of Candidates Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs
and Linda Bobinger
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Candidates respond, “I do.”
Laying on of Hands
During the Laying on of Hands, the Bishop will extend his hands over the
Confirmandi as a group. The candidates should remain in their pews and kneel.
Anointing with Sacred Chrism
The words of anointing are: “N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The
newly confirmed respond: “Amen.” The bishop then gives the sign of peace to the
newly confirmed saying: “Peace be with you.” The newly confirmed respond:
“And with your Spirit.”
Universal Prayer
R./ Lord, hear our prayer .
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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation of the Altar
Prayer Over the Offerings
Sanctus
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Memorial Acclamation
Great Amen
Lord’s Prayer & Sign of Peace
Agnus Dei
Distribution of Holy Communion
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Recessional Hymn: Holy Wisdom, Lamp of Learning BEACH SPRING
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Palmer Brown
Annie Cimino
Katie Criniti
Emma DelTorto
Marley Fredeking
Kate Grant
Ashley Green
Jackson Griffith
Jacob Griffith
Aiden Jackson
Raymond Keith
Robert Keith
Hayden Kreitzer
Maggie Meeks
Farris Murad
Warner Murad
Molly Murphy
Sam Rago
Anthony Scalzo
Nayla Summer
Laylee Summers
Frances Tiffey
Nathan Tran
Patrick Ward
Carley Weber
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