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Students, parents and teachers at St Lucy’s School, Wahroonga experienced the beautiful Sacrament of Confirmation of seven of their students at the start of the month.

Bishop Anthony conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation which he described as “a most joyous and wonderful privilege”.

Confirmation is when the baptised person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Whereas Baptism highlights one’s birth into the Body of Christ, Confirmation through the laying on of hands by the Bishop and the anointing with Chrism Oil, stresses growth with the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

“The children were wonderful – the Holy Spirit was certainly present,” the Bishop said.

St Lucy’s School is a Catholic school in the Dominican tradition for primary and high school children with disabilities. Specialised programs, resources and teachers enhance and empower students to expand their interests and skills.

By doing so their educational journey helps them achieve their goals within school as well as their life beyond the classroom.

“It was such a gift to see our candidates experience the anointing ritual,” Elizabeth Webster, the School’s Head of Mission and Identity said.

“I know Bishop Anthony was delighted to be here and we also appreciate the support of our wonderful parish, Holy Name Parish, and the Parish Priest, Fr Kelvin Lovegrove and Assistant Parish Priest, Fr Sam French for being with us on this special day for the students.”

The children were prepared for Confirmation with a range of innovative shared resources including sensory and tangible materials.

And of course there was a post Confirmation celebration with an inspiring cake design for an inspiring group of young students.