Thank you for that comment. Like you, I drew assumptions while sending my daughter to catholic school. It wasn't until the day of her Confirmation that I realized how poorly educated she was. Initially she had chosen "Lucy" as her patron saint but suddenly, she was reluctant to discuss that name. When her grandmother quietly revealed it to me, I realized that my daughter thought she was pulling a fast one. Internally, however, I smiled and thanked God. Thinking she was being defiant, she chose the name of a movie character that was quite popular that year. After the Confirmation ceremony, I wrapped my arms around her and congratulated her on the choice and asked if she understood the significance of that name. She chose the name "Trinity". Her defiant smile turned into chagrin when I explained that she would be forever protected by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On that occasion, God had the last laugh! Thank you, Lord, for having a sense of humor.
Ah, yes, The Matrix. LOL Thank you for posting this. It helps me to know there are other parents out there who are dealing with the same challenges in passing on the faith.
My youngest daughter originally chose Scholastica as her Confirmation name and I was thrilled. Then she became a feminist and decided Joan was more her style. I didn’t complain because Joan is also a good saint, but I pray to St. Scholastica for my daughter. She would have been the perfect choice because my daughter is strong-willed, opinionated, and a traditionalist. Since then, my daughter has become a very liberal “Catholic” and it is hard to watch. But I have faith in St. Scholastica, and my daughter, and have not given up yet!