Photos & Video: Confirmation in the Traditional Rite (May 20, 2010)

Here are some pictures (and a video -- hopefully I can add more, if time permits) taken from the Confirmation Ceremony and Pontifical Low Mass in the Traditional Latin Rite (Extraordinary Form) at St. Margaret Mary's Church last Friday, May 20, 2010. It was a joyful occasion to welcome once again his Excellency, Bishop Salvatore Cordileone (Diocese of Oakland, CA). Reception followed in the Father Kozina Hall.

Canon William Avis (Rector of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest's Apostolate, Old St. Patrick's Oratory at Kansas City, Missouri) giving instructions to the confirmandi, during the practice session before the Confirmation Ceremony.

Canon Avis addressing the confirmandi and their sponsors (I was a sponsor to one of them).

His Excellency, Bishop Salvatore Cordileone's arrival. He was welcomed by Canon Jean Marie Moreau and Fr. Stan Zak (Pastor of St. Margaret Mary's).

Procession towards the Church.

Bishop Cordileone blessing the faithful as he enters the church.

Bishop Cordileone is assisted by Canon Moreau while vesting.

Bishop Cordileone asking questions to the confirmandi (see video on the bottom of this entry).

Rite of confirmation.

The confirmandi (Boys were on the Epistle side, Girls on the Gospel side)

The bishop is being vested for the low mass.

Orate fratres...

Consecration

The confirmandi were able to kiss the bishop's ring, before being given Holy Communion.

The newly-confirmed with the bishop.

The newly confirmed with the bishop and the sponsors.

The assisting clergy and servers with Bishop Cordileone.

The clergy and seminarians with Bishop Cordileone.

Yummy food provided by the families and sponsors.

Veni Creator Spiritus Cake.

Guests and family members of the newly-confirmed.

His Excellency, Bishop Salvatore Cordileone.

This is me with Bishop Cordileone. I gave his Excellency a "Brick-by-Brick" mug as a simple token of appreciation for his coming to our parish. This cool mug is available at Fr. John Zuhlsdorf's (aka Father "Z") WDTPRS Cafe Press store.

Some of my Catechism classmates with Canon Avis.

Confirmation in the Traditional Rite (Extraordinary Form) and Pontifical Low Mass (May 20, 2010)

More pictures of the Confirmation Ceremony can be viewed on my picasa web album (can be accessed by clicking on the picture above).

Q&A with Bishop Cordileone. He remembers being asked by the bishop when he himself was confirmed.

Reminder: Confirmation and Low Pontifical Mass tomorrow (May 20, 2010)

As mentioned on a previous posting, His Excellency, Bishop Salvatore Cordileone (Diocese of Oakland, CA) will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form at St. Margaret Mary's Church (1219 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610), tomorrow, May 20 (2010) at 6PM. This will be followed by a Low Pontifical Mass and a reception at the Father Kozina Hall. We will also welcome the presence of Canon William Avis, Rector of Old St. Patrick's Oratory in Kansas City. Please include in your prayers those who are being confirmed. The 29 candidates for confirmation are coming from the 3 Apostolates of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest in the San Francisco Bay Area (St. Margaret Mary's Church, Oakland; Our Mother of Perpetual Help Oratory in Santa Clara, CA; and Five Wounds Portuguese National Church in San Jose, CA). Photo Credit: Angelus Press.

Traditional Catholic Rite of Baptism for Paul Benedict Marie A. Balza

On February 14, 2010, Paul Benedict Marie Balza, was baptized in the Traditional Catholic Rite. The baptism ceremony was held after the 12:30PM Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite) at St. Margaret Mary's Church in Oakland, California, USA. The officiating priest was Canon Jean Marie Moreau of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. After the Baptism portion, baby Paul was consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; followed by the the Churching of Women (a blessing given by the Catholic Church to mothers after recovery from childbirth -- this practice originated from the early Christian ages).

Google/Picasa Photo Album:

Youtube videos:

Part 1: Invocation of the Holy Ghost to Imposition of Salt

Part 2: The Exorcism to Baptism (Matter and Form of Sacrament)

Part 3: Anointing with Chrism to Consecration to Mary

Part 4: Immaculate Mary Hymn to Blessing of a Woman after Childbirth

The Traditional Catholic Rite of Baptism can be found at Fisheaters. Also, a booklet from Angelus Press (2006) is available on their website.