This academic year, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred to Grades 6–12 Lourdesian masters at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – Mandaluyong on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., with His Imminence José Lázaro Fuerte Cardinal Advíncula, Jr., O.P., D.D., Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila, as the main celebrant and Confirmation Minister.
The sacrament strengthens their bond with Christ and the Holy Mother Church, completing their initiation into the Catholic faith. Through this sacrament, they receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, empowering them to live as faithful witnesses of the Gospel in today’s challenging times.
To ensure proper preparation, a Catechesis and Instructions Session for parents and godparents organized by the Lourdes School of Mandaluyong Campus Ministry was held on January 11, 2025, at the Saint Francis Theater. The Confirmandus were given a separate orientation and catechetical instructions ahead of this date. All participants are kindly reminded to adhere to the activity guidelines, particularly those related to health, safety, and security, to ensure the success and solemnity of these celebrations.
As we anticipate this special day, we pray for our young Lourdesian masters to deepen their love for Christ and emulate the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Francis of Assisi. May the Holy Spirit guide them on their journey of faith. Pax et bonum!