In preparation for Confirmation, many young people write letters to me describing their faith journey. I am edified by their insights and the stirrings of faith they have in their hearts.

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I chose Beatrice as my confirmation name because it was the family name of one of my dearest, most faith-filled friends who accompanied me in my conversion to Catholicism.

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