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Bishop Peter Odetoyinbo has told Catholics that have received the sacrament of confirmation to make themselves available for evangelization and the proclamation the good news of Jesus Christ anywhere they find themselves.

He described the sacrament of confirmation as light that can never be hidden, saying that the various gifts of the Holy Spirit received through the sacrament are meant to enable them give themselves to God in total submission and dedication to evangelization, adding that they should commit to changing the world.

Bishop Odetoyinbo, who gave the charge at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Adeleye-Ayetoro, while administering Sacrament of Confirmation on 48 faithful of the parish, said, "after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are expected to go out and proclaim the good news of the Lord, Jesus Christ, because the power of the Holy Spirit is in you to guide you to confront the challenges of life.

"The gifts are to equip you in your life’s journey. You need 'wisdom' to make critical decision in your journey. The spirit that enlightens and empowers you to face any challenge and conquer the world. The Holy Spirit does not give us power to be timid and lazy, but to live good and meaningful life. Now that you have received the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of confirmation, do not keep them to yourselves, go out there, evangelize to the people, invite others to Christ.

"With our baptism, we have been sent on mission of the Church. It is our duty to look out for the sick, lonely, oppressed, those in captivating and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to them.

"It is the responsibility of every baptized Catholic to teach and pass the faith to others. Your membership of any association/society in the Church is a mission in promoting Jesus Christ and you must be committed to this mission. Your contribution in the Church is also a way in promoting the mission of Jesus Christ.

While stressing that the Church is alive in her duty in promoting the mission of Jesus Christ, Bishop Odetoyinbo enjoined parents to be ready to fulfill their missionary duties on their children, through baptism and proper formation in Christian way.