As you prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, which is to be strengthened in the spirit and Truth of God, it is necessary to learn first hand what it means to serve others, especially when it is out of your comfort zone.
Choosing to do something that makes us a little uncomfortable is a very effective way of becoming a stronger and better person, especially when it’s for another person. Like working out, it takes time, patience, and the willingness to be a little uncomfortable, but in the end, there’s a payout. Fortunately for us, the Church gives people like you and me a guideline for what kinds of service we should be doing to be the best people we can be and to help others the best way.
When we feel at a loss for how to help other people and learn how to serve, we can turn to the Works of Mercy. There are two types of works of mercy; those that help with bodily needs called the corporal works of mercy (corporal, from the latin corpus which means body) and those that help with spiritual needs called the spiritual works of mercy.
For your service hours, you will be required to perform: