Big Day Tomorrow

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I suppose the ticker below gives it all away, but for those who didn’t know, tomorrow is a very special day. I am to be initated into the Church with the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.

I don’t consider myself to be the strongest of catholics for a variety of reasons. I’m fairly certain that my vocation doesn’t tend toward the priesthood or monasticism (though the idea of becoming a deacon or studying theology in a formal setting in later life has a certain appeal), for example. I don’t pray as often as I feel perhaps I should, either. But, I’ve been to mass every Sunday for a few months now, and studying with the pastor for longer than that, and he and I both agree it’s time.

As always, I have a question. Is there anything special I should/can do tonight and tomorrow night to help “prepare” me for these sacraments? Theologically, I understand there’s no need. But I feel like I should get up to something, even if I’m not really sure what that is.
 
First of all, congratultions! :clapping::extrahappy: It’s been almost six years since I made the same journey you’re on, and I still consider it to be the best decision I’ve ever made. It continues to become more important to me every day. All that being said, there’s nothing that you really need to do in preparation for your confirmation, but since you feel like you should, I would go with it. My initial thoughts are fasting and prayer. If you’ve got an adoration chapel anywhere near you, that would be a great place to spend some time tonight giving thanks to God for your upcoming initiation. If you don’t have an adoration chapel nearby, I would still suggest the fasting and prayer. You can go to universalis.com and offer up this evening’s vespers from the liturgy of the hours in thanks for your conversion.

Just a couple of things that come to mind as I read your post. God bless you on your journey.

-CK
 
I would meditate tonight when praying on the fact that once you are baptized into the Faith you become an adopted Child of God and are part of the Body of Christ that is His Church. All of the sins you have committed in the past will be wiped clean from your soul once you are baptized and you will have a clean slate to start off your life as a new Catholic!!!

Congratulations :dancing: on swimming the Tiber and I wish you all the best for tomorrow! Be sure to appreciate the Lord sending you a ton of graces tomorrow in praise and thanksgiving.

You will be in my prayers. :gopray:

God bless you 😃
 
Hello Everyone!

Thank you all for your advice and your kindness. I wanted to thank you and everyone at my home parish for making me feel truly welcome in the Church, since you were all total strangers before. 😃

Thank God for these gifts, which we have all received at one point in our lives or another. I hope only for others to experience the same Grace, and to feel the same love I did, both temporally and extra-temporally, through God and His Church.

God Bless you all!
 
besides the rosary, pray to St. Michael, because the devil does everything to keep people away from the sacraments.
 
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