Saturday was the Confirmation and First Communion of my little niece Maya (the diocese of Ottawa does both sacraments in the same ceremony). Once again, Father Dan of Saint Martin de Porres parish graciously allowed me to concelebrate, meaning I had a chance to be the one to actually confirm her and give her her first Communion (the main minister of Confirmation has the authority to associate other ministers with him at a ceremony). I could tell it was a big deal for her, just as it was for her uncle.
Cute moment: During the questioning, the priest asked if the kids knew who the Devil was, and then he asked where he was. My niece pointed to the ground and said, “Down there!” Ah, kids…