Problem: Article: The sacrament of Confirmation deepens baptismal grace, strengthening the bond between the confirmand and the Church. Address the confirmand personally, and congratulate them for taking this step and receiving this sacrament.  For example, you might say "As you prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, I am honored to support you as you take this important step to deepen your bond with Christ and the Church." Use words and phrases from the Catholic Catechism to stress the importance of this step in the confirmand's journey of faith. Use shared memories and experiences to encourage and build up the confirmand. Supplement your stories with verses from Scripture or other sources. Choose stories or events that demonstrate your love for the recipient and their journey in the faith.  For example, you might discuss memories of when the recipient was baptized. Questions the recipient may have asked you about the Church or about your faith are also good jumping-off points for reflection. Don't worry about making this long or overly detailed. Brevity can also be powerful. Use quotes to further express the meaning of the sacrament and the teachings of the Church. You can search online or use the Bible's concordance to find quotes that resonate with you.  For example, you might try "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10). Another encouraging quote is "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." (Jeremiah 29:11). You might also try "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13). Close your letter by letting the recipient know that you support them on their journey and are praying for them. Thank the recipient for being in your life and bringing you love and joy. For example, you might write "I am extremely proud of you, and all the blessings you have brought to my life. I am honored to be your Confirmation sponsor, and pray that you will continue to grow in faith, hope, and charity." Formal letters are typically typed. However, a handwritten confirmation letter feels more personal and authentic, as though it came straight from the heart. This can be a great touch to add. If you're going to write your letter by hand, go slowly. Write as neatly as possible, and make sure you aren't introducing any errors. It can help to type your letter out first and then copy it.
Summary: Start with a statement about the importance of confirmation. Discuss your relationship with the recipient. Include encouraging or inspirational quotes from Scripture. Assure the recipient that they have your support. Write your final letter by hand to make it more personal.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure you add ½ cup (118 grams) of sea salt for every 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Mix the sea salt in thoroughly and wait until it dissolves and the water is clear. Wait 2 to 3 hours until the water is at room temperature before adding it to the aquarium. Purchase pre-mixed saltwater from pet stores. between 8.0 and 8.4. Use pH paper to test the pH of your water daily. To increase pH, add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of baking soda for every 5 gallons (19 L) of water. To decrease pH, add peat moss. Buy pH paper and peat moss from pet stores. Dip ammonia into the water regularly to make sure levels are undetectable. Similarly, use nitrate strips to make sure levels are less than 10 ppm. Purchase both ammonia and nitrite testing papers from pet stores, big-box suppliers, or online stores. Pour a sample of the habitat water into a container and insert a hydrometer. Once it stops floating, check the waterline and read the corresponding specific gravity. When specific gravity levels are too high, replace saltwater with freshwater 10 percent at a time to lower it. If specific gravity levels are too low, raise it by replacing up to 10 percent of the freshwater with saltwater at a time.  Hydrometer scales read "specific gravity," which is the ratio of the liquid's density to the water's density. Make sure replacement water is the same temperature as aquarium water. Don't alter specific gravity more than 0.001 per day. Anything more can cause shock to your hermit crabs. If necessary, adjust salinity over the course of 3 to 4 days.

SUMMARY: Fill your tank with chlorine-free saltwater. Keep the water pH Test your water for nitrite and ammonia regularly. Keep the specific gravity between 1.021 and 1.028.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: One way you can pursue and maintain friendships is to commit to your treatment. When you take your medication and make the lifestyle changes as your doctor instructed, you should be able to manage your bipolar depression well. Skipping your medication or ignoring your treatment can cause unstable moods, which can hurt your friendships. Following your doctor’s prescribed treatment helps you maintain your quality of life and enables you to have positive relationships with others. Make sure to talk to you doctor first if you are considering going off of your medication(s). Sometimes, large groups can be overwhelming and cause your moods to become unstable. This may especially be true if you are with a bunch of people you don’t know. To help with this, interact in small groups.  Meet with a few friends at a time, or choose to go to places with smaller amounts of people, like coffee shops or movie theaters. You can find people who share your interests on sites like Meetup.com. When you are meeting people for the first time, or when you are talking to people you’ve known for a while, you should listen to the other person more than you talk. Bipolar disorder can sometimes make your focus only on yourself, so try to put the focus on the other person. For example, you can ask questions, such as, “Why did you choose to be a teacher” or “How did you get into knitting?” Due to your bipolar disorder, you may find yourself reacting certain ways due to your mood disorder. You may get angry and yell at your friend, you may try to push them away, or you may just stop calling them. You should set boundaries for your friendship so that both of you can be fulfilled by the friendship.  For example, you may tell your friend, “If I cancel on you, try to reach out to me during the next week. I will meet you halfway by answering the phone or returning your call within a few days. If I do not return your call, I realize that is my fault and not yours. If I continue to ignore you, I understand that you may not want to be friends with.” If you have mood swings, you may tell your friends, “I understand that my mental illness is no reason to take it out on you. If I get angry, upset, or emotional, you should leave. We can try to talk a few days afterwards when my mood has balanced back out.” Whether you have just become friends with someone or have been friends with them for a long time, you should refrain from being needy and give them space. Your bipolar depression may make you feel abandoned or like you want to be around your friend all the time to believe they like you. Remember that your friend has a life and other friends. That doesn’t mean they don’t like you. Give them the space they deserve.  Avoid calling too many times or writing e-mails when you feel needy. Things you say or do may be your bipolar and not you. Remind yourself that your friends like you, but that doesn’t mean they have to be around you all the time.
Summary:
Commit to treatment. Interact in small groups. Listen to others. Establish boundaries with your friends. Give your friend space.