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Confirmation Appreciation Letter

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Dear Bishop, My name is Felicitas Lopez. I am a student currently completing my second year of confirmation preparation. I am 15 years old. I was born and raised in Pontotoc, Mississippi. I grew up in Saint Christopher Catholic Church. I am grateful to be able to prepare for my confirmation. I believe going to Confirmation class has brought me closer to God. Each week we will learn something new about God and our Catholic faith. We will learn things like why to be Catholic, the Holy Spirit's gifts, how to pray the Rosary and much more. Every time I learn something new, it makes me feel good. It would make me feel closer to God. I believe I am ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Being a full member of the Catholic Church would just be …show more content…

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