Confirmed in the faith

(Vatican Radio) Two lucky children from the Diocese of Cloyne in the South of Ireland are in Rome to take part in a Confirmation ceremony in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday presided over by Pope Francis. Emily Mulcahy and Edmond Roche are both altar servers in the town of Fermoy and received the invitation as part of the Year of Faith celebrations.

Speaking to Lydia O’Kane about the ceremony Communication’s Director for the Diocese of Cloyne, Father Jim Killeen said the children very excited.

“They’re absolutely over the moon, I met both of them, they were down here with the Bishop who gave them a special blessing to speed them on their way and wish them “Bon Voyage”. They and all their families are absolutely thrilled, they can’t believe it’s happening.

Fr Killeen added that the fact that the two children are being confirmed by the Pope will help the children in the Diocese of Cloyne, especially those being confirmed, appreciate the sacrament even more.

44 people are being confirmed by the Pope in Sunday's ceremony. Listen to Lydia O'Kane's interview with Fr Jim Killeen