Today we will be going to Helena for Heath’s confirmation in the Catholic Church. He is being confirmed at the Cathedral in Helena. However, he is being confirmed with 172 other kids. Which seems crazy to me. To me it seems like the church is just going with the quantity over quality model, but that just me.
Also it seems to me that they are “confirming” these kids too young. Heath is only 13. I was thinking back to when I was confirmed. I was 17 when I was confirmed. That is a huge difference in maturity and understanding of the faith and sacraments. I guess I am sounding like a grumpy old man. Well if the shoe fits you wear it.
Well there is no way we are going to try to fight that crowd of people, it would be too tough on the folks. Parking is not great around the Cathedral and getting them in and out would be problematic. Fortunately, we can watch it on YouTube on their TV and then we are going to just go over to East Helena and celebrate the event at the Galbavy’s. Cindy is going to have Tacos and enchiladas in her garage. That will be much easier on the folks. Thank God for technology.
Every time I go to a family event I just never imagined that Jennifer and I would not be there together. I know she is always there in spirit, but it just is not the same. Just yet another part of her not being her that really sucks. However, I am blessed to be able to be there and do cherish these family moments and to see these young people creating their own memories.
I remember when I was making my confirmation. It almost did not happen. I was pissed at the church that I had to attend confirmation classes. I was closing in on 6 years of Catholic education and felt that I should not have to attend additional classes like the public school kids. I thought and still do that it was bullshit. To be frank the only reason that I did it was for my parents. I felt that they had sacrificed to provide me that parochial education and the least I could do was bite my tongue swallow my pride and get through the damn process and check the box. So I did, but it was touch and go for a while.
Yesterday, I got Dad’s 22 sighted in, so that the next time the boys come they will have a fighting chance of shooting one.
Unfortunately there is supposed to be cool front coming in again this afternoon. So going to make sure folks are bundled up. Well better get a move on, lots to do before the festivities begin.
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