Veni Creator Spiritus

Today, Therese Marie Hickman received the Gifts of the Holy Ghost and was made a soldier of Christ by the Sacrament of Confirmation taking the name Zelie under the heavenly patronage of  Blessed Marie-Azélie "Zelie" Guérin Martin.  Please pray for her.

Today, Joseph Albert Hickman received the Gifts of the Holy Ghost and was made a soldier of Christ by the Sacrament of Confirmation taking the name Tarcisius under the heavenly patronage of Saint Tarcisius.

Joseph, annointed by the Bishop and receiving the Indelible Mark

Therese annointed by the Bishop and receiving the Indelible Mark

His Excellency Tissier de Mallerais blessing the faithful during the Mass recessional

Confirmands with sponsors

Amanda was also a sponsor

Imp

His Excellency having a quick lunch and interview with John Vennari of Catholic Family News.  It was difficult greeting and getting pictures with the bishop today with over ninety confirmands and the bishop's tight schedule that required him to fly out a couple of hours after the ceremony.

 A trip to the park before the return home

Graduation Photo Journal

I post these photos with tremendous gratitude for what Andrew has received these last four years at Notre Dame De La Salette Academy.  May he always remain a loyal son of his Alma Mater.

A trip to the hotel pool to refresh after a long drive

A pizza 'Linner' with my parents and Aunt Sherry before the play

Opening train scene of 'The Music Man'

Andrew as The Mayor

Cast photo with their indefatigable director Mr. Bourbeau (right)

What graduation ceremony would be complete without bagpipes?

Andrew receives his diploma from the Headmaster Fr. Michael McMahon

The La Salette Graduating Class of 2012

Sporting the diploma

With Nana and Pop Pop

Aunt Lori and Andrew

Family Picture with the graduate

Thomas celebrates his 3rd Birthday at the Cracker Barrel on the way home