It’s confirmed! Finn and Clara have finished the youth group year with a visit to the National Cathedral to be confirmed under strands of stained glass blue sunshine and gospel blues.
The girls in their pretty white dresses and Finn in his borrowed blue suit jacket knelt before one of the priests in his ruby red robe and we laid hands on them and felt blessed. Bishop Marian was an excellent speaker—joyful, humble and clear.
Deacon Adrienne commented more than once on Clara’s very thoughtful comments and questions throughout the study process. She felt called to the occasion strongly, it seemed. Finn was more skeptical about the need to get confirmed having been baptized in late elementary school. Both perspectives were great. Having twins is so interesting.
Lunch afterwards at Cactus Cantina was a nice way to close out the year. “Eating together brings joy,” as Strega Nona advised. Amen!
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Lovely. Wish I had been there. Probably in purple. Joanna.
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