Thirteen Confirmation candidates from St. Mary’s and Our Lady of Fatima parishes presented a live action witness to the Stations of the Cross as part of their final service project before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates and participants of the Witness Stations of the Cross included (front row, from left) Meghan Forlina, Lydia Wise, Gabriella Sparacino and Adrianna Levri; (second row) Jill Helsel, religious educator, Braden Jubeck, Max Burgmeier, Carson Stayer, Kailyn Bailey and the Rev. Mariusz Gorazd; (third row) Anthony Riccio, Braden Hatch, Lucas Helsel, Brendan Young and Dominic Sparacino. Not pictured is Henrik Hosgood.

Gabriella Sparacino, 16, as Mary the mother of Jesus, looks toward the shrouded cross during the presentation of the Witness Stations of the Cross on Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Braden Jubeck portrays Judas Iscariot during his witness station during a live action performance of the Stations of the Cross on Palm Sunday evening at St. Mary’s Church, Altoona.

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