Holy Fire
In the Old Testament, God appeared to Moses in this burning object.
What is a burning bush?
This perfumed oil is used for anointing in Confirmation.
What is chrism?
This is the total number of gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What is seven?
Edmund uses this analogy with three items to show how Confirmation strengthens us.
What are ropes (or cords)?
At this event, the Holy Spirit appeared as tongues "as of fire" on the disciples.
What is Pentecost?
The word "Christian" comes from Christ and means this.
What is "anointed"?
This gift helps us make good decisions and give advice to others.
What is counsel?
Confirmation is a beginning of our fully initiated life in Christ and this.
What is the Church?
John the Baptist said he baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and this.
What is fire?
This Church leader is the ordinary minister of Confirmation.
Who is the Bishop?
This gift gives us courage and strength to stand up for our faith.
What is fortitude?
Rather than being an end, Confirmation prepares us to be sent forth to do this.
What is witness to Jesus (or bear witness to our faith)?
Jesus said he came to set the world on this, referring to the Holy Spirit.
What is fire?
In the Bible, oil was used to anoint these three types of people.
Who are priests, kings, and prophets?
Name any three of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord? (Accept any three)
According to the Catechism paragraph 1316, Confirmation associates us more closely with the Church's this.
What is mission?