03/10/2026
Archbishop Khalid Rehmat OFM Cap Celebrates Confirmation at St. Clare Parish
Lahore, 27 September 2026
St. Clare Parish warmly welcomed **His Excellency Archbishop Khalid Rehmat OFM Cap, Archbishop of Lahore**, on the occasion of the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation** for a large number of children of the parish.
The Archbishop was received with great joy and warm hospitality by the parish community, led by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Patrick Samuel OFM Cap. The faithful expressed their gratitude and happiness at the presence of their archbishop, who came to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation upon the children.
The Holy Mass was presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Khalid Rehmat OFM Cap, with the concelebration of the priests serving the parish community, including **Rev. Fr. Patrick Samuel OFM Cap, Rev. Fr. Abid Habib OFM Cap, and Rev. Fr. John OFM Cap. The religious sisters, catechists, parents, families, and a large number of parishioners also participated prayerfully in the celebration.
During the Eucharistic celebration, Archbishop Khalid Rehmat administered the **Sacrament of Confirmation** to a large number of children, encouraging them to remain faithful to Christ and to live as courageous witnesses of the Gospel. Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, the young faithful were strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and called to deepen their faith and commitment to the Church.
In his homily, the archbishop reminded the children and the entire parish community of the importance of living their Christian faith with love, courage, prayer, and service. He encouraged parents and the parish community to continue supporting the young people in their journey of faith and to help them grow as responsible and active members of the Church.
The celebration was marked by an atmosphere of **faith, joy, thanksgiving, and fraternity**. The presence of the Archbishop, priests, religious sisters, families, and the wider parish community made the occasion a memorable and grace-filled celebration for the children receiving Confirmation and for the entire St. Clare Parish community.
The parish community expressed its sincere gratitude to **His Excellency Archbishop Khalid Rehmat OFM Cap** for his pastoral presence, prayers, and service to the faithful. The celebration concluded with prayers and blessings, as the newly confirmed young people were encouraged to continue their journey as faithful disciples and witnesses of Christ.
Franciscan Media** joins the St. Clare Parish community in congratulating all the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation and wishes them continued growth in faith, hope, and love through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
May the Holy Spirit strengthen and guide them always in their journey of faith. Amen.
