confirmation for 35 youths in Battambang prefecture

The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God's grace'

This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism.

Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.

In Battambang Parish on 19 May 2013 there are 34 youths from the difference communities in Battambang prefecture as Chommoum, Pursat, Nikum, Tahen, Svaysisophon, Snerng, Battambang. Bishop Kike Figarido said “ Today is the special day for all catholic especially for 35 youths who receive the confirmation today. Please all of you pray for yourself in Happiness, Love, showing the words of God to other in your living. Following the our lady mother of Jesus Christ is the Symbol of our living