Today we formally welcome Arlena Sickles into the life of the parish community. Arlena is an adult who was previously baptized and now seeks to complete her Christian Initiation. We surround her with special care and support as she prepares to be sealed with the gift of the Spirit in Confirmation and to take her place at the banquet table of Christ’s sacrifice. This rite will be held today at the 8 am mass which she has been attending along with Caleb, her son, since beginning the RCIA process. Arlena will be formally received into the church at the Easter Vigil and Caleb, age 8, will be baptized.