There was a surprise in store for teenagers attending the Diocese’s second Confirmation Day in Stranorlar Parish Hall on Saturday 1st March. Bishop Andrew Forster – who’ll be confirming them at services later this year – arrived to speak to them about the big day and to share memories of his own confirmation, which took place in 1981.
Twenty-seven confirmands from parishes in the Raphoe Diocese were put through their spiritual paces by our Diocesan Youth Officer, Claire Hinchliff, assisted by Rev Canon Mervyn Peoples, Rev Susan Elliott and leaders from the parishes whose young people were taking part.
Our Diocesan Confirmation Days are relaxed events, combining religious teaching with games and activities. The programme include quizzes – designed to gently test the young people’s knowledge of Scripture – and games to encourage fellowship among them. Claire proved her aim was true as she threw chocolate bars to those who answered questions correctly. The young people also enjoyed lunch together in the hall.
