School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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  2. Once two boys were going to Confirmation. One of the boys was foolish and the other smart. As they were going along the foolish boy went into a garden to steal apples, and the other boy went on. When they reached the Chapel the Priest said to the smart boy, "How many Gods are there?" "One," answered the smart boy. "Where is God?" asked the Priest again. "He is everywhere." answered the smart boy. The Priest asked him another question. "Is God in my pocket?" "He is," said the boy. "Is he in your
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