You can almost hear the heartbreak in Jesus’ voice when he asked his chosen twelve, “Do you also want to leave?” Some who had been following him found his teaching too much for them so they went away. What would happen if Jesus asked that question to a confirmation class today? According to statistics 85% of those who are confirmed no longer practice the faith within ten years. Peter’s answer to Jesus’ challenge: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Today’s confirmandi perhaps do not think in terms of eternal life or, better, don’t see what their life today has to do with eternal life. Our task as evangelizers is to embody the joy of life to the full.
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By Church Staff
