St. Francis Confirmation

The word “tradition” actually means handing down something to another person. 

Apostolic Tradition comes from Christ.  It’s the full, living gift of Christ to the Apostles, faithfully handed down through each generation. 

We write Tradition, with a capital “T”, to mean Apostolic Tradition.  This Tradition spelled with a capital T is different from those ecclesial traditions (written with a small “t”) that are customs and practices that developed in churches over time.  Apostolic Traditions are part of Divine Revelation and cannot change.  Ecclesial traditions can be changed.

The divine action of the Holy Spirit within the Church is what makes Tradition something far different than mere human traditions. 

It is through Tradition that the Holy Spirit makes the Risen Lord present among us, offering us the very same saving Word and Sacraments that he gave to the Apostles!

“Tradition is the river of new life that flows from the origins, from Christ down to us, and sweeps us into the history of God with humanity”   ~ Pope Benedict XVI

• Can you list some other Traditions? (Ask us if you are unsure whether a Catholic belief or practice belongs to the Apostolic Tradition!)

• What are some of your favorite traditions?

~Anne Stemmerich

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We heard some moving testimonies during the retreats.  The youth leaders spoke about the changes the Lord made in their lives.  They talked about anger, impatience and behavior and the difference Christ made in their lives.  I found it to be a moving experience.  Their commitment and dedication to Christ is inspiring. 

• How did the retreat help you in your preparation for Confirmation?

• How has God shown himself to you? 

~ Anne Stemmerich

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We heard the passage below from Acts twice:

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together.  And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.  Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to frest on each one of them.  And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.

Doug Moore challenged the youth to be “on fire”

How did his visual (the flame in the book) as he was reading this passage affect you?

~ Anne Stemmerich

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