Transcription of Roberta’s Confirmation
1 roberta s Confirmation66 This is a special day for has just been baptized. Nowshe will be confirmed a member ofThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she will be given thegift of the Holy Ghost. (You may wantto explain to the children that whileRoberta is baptized and confirmedby her father, any worthy MelchizedekPriesthood holder may perform theseordinances.)After roberta s father helps her outof the water, her mother meets herwith dry clothing. Her wet hair is sooncombed neatly, and she is smilingand happy!When roberta is ready, she returnsto her family and friends, who havebeen waiting. She goes to a chair atthe front of the room with her father.
2 02-28-2007 10:10 Page 66 The bishop [branch president] asksthe men that roberta has chosen tocome and stand in the circle. Robertahas asked her father, her grandfather,her uncle, and her home these men hold the bows her head and closesher eyes. The men place their handsupon her head while her father callsher by name, confirms her a memberof the Church, and gives her the giftof the Holy the Confirmation is finished, roberta shakes hands with the menin the circle, and they congratulateher. roberta has a wonderful warmfeeling inside, and she knows shehas chosen the 02-28-2007 10:10 Page 67
