The Parish of Porth Newydd
31st May 2005 Confirmation
On Tuesday 31st May 2005, A Confirmation service was held at St. Paul's Church, Porth. The Right Reverend Bishop David Yeoman led the service and confirmed 10 Candidates. Also in attendance were Father Robin, Father Graham, Father Haydn and Father Leyshon. The Confirmation service was held on the day of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Sermon given by Bishop David Yeoman reflected this. After the service a wonderful buffet party was held in St Paul's Church Hall and thanks is given to St Paul's Church for holding the confirmation service and organsing the party.
| Candidates place of Worship | Confirmation Candidates |
| St. Paul's Church, Porth | David Smith |
| St. Paul's Church, Porth | Matthew Williams |
| St John's Church, Cymmer | Vicky Clarke |
| St John's Church, Cymmer | Cerys Howells |
| St John's Church, Cymmer | Kailei Taylor |
| St John's Church, Cymmer | Luke Surrey |
| St John's Church, Cymmer | Alan Leyshon |
| St John's Church, Cymmer | Karl Kerslake |
| St Peter's Church, Pentre | Gillian Samuel |
| St Peter's Church, Pentre | Bethan Samuel |
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Front cover of the Order of Service
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Rear cover showing the candidates names
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Group photo of the Confirmation candidates with Bishop
David Yeoman
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Group Photo of the Confirmation candidates with Bishop
Yeoman and the Clergy that was present
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Confirmation is the sacrament which completes the sacramental grace of baptism. It is often understood as a further expression of the gift of the Holy Spirit, first given in baptism. Through Confirmation, a Christian becomes a fully-fledged adult member of the Church. Confirmation usually happens during the teenage years.
The word Confirmation comes from the Latin - confirmatio - a seal. The minister, usually a bishop, signs the person with the seal of the holy spirit by laying hands on them and anointing them with Chrism (holy oil).
