A Drawing Commemorating the Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation

This drawing, for a young woman who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this past weekend, was actually completed some weeks ago, but saved until after the gift could be given by the person who commissioned it. Each of the two scenes to the left of the image come from this young lady's baptism and her first communion. The First Communion image was especially well suited to be at the center of the composition, given the beautiful statue of Mary that overshadows the communicant. The Holy Spirit's Light shines over the whole scene. This is fitting, given the fact that the Holy Spirit is invoked in a special way in this sacrament, and is also dispenser of all other sacraments. The texts included in this image are taken from each of the Masses/Ceremonies in which these Sacraments are conferred.

"Come Holy Spirit, Fill the Hearts of Thy Faithful. Kindle in them the Fire of Your Love. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created, and You shall Renew the Face of the Earth..."