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Clemence Figeac prepares to read during Pope Francis' Pentecost Mass June 8, 2014. Photo courtesy of Clemence Figeac.

A young woman's confirmation gift: reading at Pope's Mass

Jun 12, 2014

By Elise Harris

After three years of waiting to be confirmed, Clemence Figeac was asked to read an intention of the faithful during... Read more

'Chosen' series. Image courtesy of Ascension Press.

New confirmation program aims to transform Catholic youth

Mar 23, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Youth minister and Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick says that his confirmation preparation program “Chosen” aims to catechize and evangelize teens... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates the sacrament of confirmation with young people Dec. 1, 2013.

Christian life is path of encountering Jesus, says Pope

Dec 1, 2013

Pope Francis traveled to an outlying parish in his Diocese of Rome today, celebrating Mass for the first Sunday of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at a Papal Mass on April 28, 2013.

Pope confirms young people, calls them to be 'steadfast'

Apr 28, 2013

At a Mass where he confirmed 44 young people, Pope Francis encouraged the youth of the world to persist in... Read more

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