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Where does the Confirmation pledge come from?

The Pledge is a promise that kids make during the Holy Communion process in 5th or 6th class. Con...

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13.43 3 May 2024


Where does the Confirmation pledge come from?


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13.43 3 May 2024


The Pledge is a promise that kids make during the Holy Communion process in 5th or 6th class. Confirmation season is here and 90% of the primary schools in the country remain under Catholic patronage. This is in spite of the fact that a new study revealed that more than half of teachers in Catholic schools “do not believe in a personal God”.  

Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joins Seán to give his report on its origins, how prevalent it is today and how it exactly works.


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