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A Step Closer to Faith
Most Catholics receive Baptism as infants and Even before her baptism, Irene says she their first Holy Communion and Confirmation regularly attends Sunday Mass with her family. as children. But in some special cases, others Now, she can fully partake in the Holy Eucharist. receive these sacraments in adulthood. “I have always wanted to receive these sacraments. Finally, I mustered the courage to Irene Montero, 23 years old, is among those prepare and receive them,” Irene says. who were baptized and given their first Holy Communion, confirmed by Archbishop Francesco Panfilo, SDB, DD, during the Easter Vigil Mass held at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Parish on April 8th.
The sacraments of Baptism, the first Holy Communion, and confirmation are special events in Catholics’ lives. But to Irene it is even more special because she, as an adult, felt a strong desire to seek and receive these sacraments.
She narrates how the experience is extraordinary for her. She says the preparatory catechism seminars were also very memorable. “It contains the fundamentals of our Catholic faith,” she shares. She adds that "receiving the sacraments of Baptism, first Holy Communion, and Confirmation are steps that would bring her closer to Risen Lord." Above. Archbishop Panfilo baptizes one of the five
“I expect to have a deeper relationship with the catechumens last April 8. The RCIA celebrations are Lord.” Irene says now that she is a baptized spread throughout the year. Fr. Cris Magbitang, Catholic. parish priest looks on. Photo by Ms.Malou del Rosario
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