by Katy Feeney
The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Is necessary for the completion of Baptismal Grace
for by the Sacrament of Confirmation
the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church
and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit,
hence they are as true witnesses of Christ
more strictly obliged to spread and
defend the faith by word and deed.
Refrain
Sign me with your Holy love.
Give me your gifts, Confirm me in faith,
Spirit Come
1... Spirit of Wisdom enlighten my mind
Make me see things as they areSpirit of Wisdom enlighten my words,
Let my mouth speak words of truth.
2. Spirit of Counsel Please show me the way
Guide me in paths that are true and straight Allow me to lead all to know their life's work
Work in me wonders of love
3. Spirit of knowledge lead me to light
Open my eyes to your love.Believe in me, strengthen me, deepen my faith
Let me reflect you to all.
4. Spirit of Piety strengthen my soul
Lift up my thoughts to the LordMarveling at your mercy so great
Fill me with Your love
Wisdom: helps us judge what is important, meaningful, purposeful, etc.
Understanding: to know something is different from truly understanding it. I can know a lot of facts about someone, but that is different from truly understanding that person.
Counsel: helps us differentiate between right and wrong.
Fortitude: courage and endurance.
Knowledge: helps us to know God.
Piety: proper reverence for God, helps us obey God out of love.
Fear of the Lord: proper disdain for sin and awe of God’s goodness and love.
