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St. Peter’s School of Religion

St. Peter’s School of Religion, , , , 2900 Sandy Spring Road

2900 Sandy Spring Road, , , , Olney, MD 20832

Olney, MD 20832 (301) 570

(301) 570- - - - 4952

4952

St. Peter’s School of Religion

2900 Sandy Spring Road

Olney, MD 20832

(301) 570

4952

Sample Palanca Letter

Dear Cathy,

Well, the time has arrived for your Confirmation.

I remember when you were first born, your Mom and I were just a couple of years

out of college and only married for a few years. Needless to say, we looked forward to the

day we could hold you and take care of you. At the time, I weighed about 40 pounds less

than I do now and Mom…well, she has always been beautiful. I think it is in that respect

that you most resemble her. Anyway, it was an exceptionally pretty Spring that year with

flowers blooming everywhere. I was so excited about having my girls come home. I got

up early the day you were to arrive, cleaned the house and ran to the florist and got all

your Mom’s favorite spring flowers. The apartment was packed with hyacinths,

forsythia, tulips, and daffodils. To this day, the smell of hyacinths reminds me of you.

A lot has happened these past fourteen years. Your Mom and I have found that

staying married requires us to make a choice every day to love each other. I’ve learned

the meaning of fear because of an uncertain future, but also the joy of my family and the

peace that comes when you, although a big girl now, hug me still. I remember taking you

to kindergarten when you were five and dropping you off that first day. On my way to

work, I started crying just thinking about how lonely and scared you might be. Maybe I

was really feeling sorry for myself – it was my first day at a new job and I was scared too.

You’ve worked very hard in preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. During

this time, you have especially inspired me to spend more time in prayer with God. I say

this because the prayers you offer at the dinner table are so awesome. Some of the things

you say in prayer, I have never even thought about before. I think that wisdom comes

out of your growing relationship with God. It encourages me to place more emphasis on

my own relationship with God.

I want to thank you for all the service you’ve done for Grandma Raymond. She

appreciates the help you’ve given her, but she especially loves the company you give to

her. She’s been so lonely since Grandpa Raymond died. She relies much more on her

family now for the comfort, love and support she needs. I think we as a family are going

to have to think creatively about how Grandma Raymond can be included in our family

activities. This is all flowing out of what you have begun in your own service.

Anyway, I guess you’re wondering why I’m telling you all this. I want you to

know that your Mom and I are real people. We’re not just disciplinarians. We love you

very much and never stop thanking God for giving you to us. Fourteen years ago I looked

at you for the first time and marveled at the wonderful miracle you were. Now I look at

you and only marvel all the more at the wonderful person you’ve become.

I’ll love you always,

Dad

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