witnesses
After the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles they were able to baptize others. Those they baptized received the strengthening power of the Holy Spirit when the Apostles placed _____________ on them
their hands
This word means to apply oil to someone as a sign that God has chosen them for a special mission
anoint
In Confirmation we become more like Christ and are strengthened to be his ______________
witnesses
This is an important part of Confirmation
preparation
Jesus wanted his disciples to spread the message of God's _________
Kingdom
By the Apostles' laying on of hands, the Holy Spirit came upon those who believed in __________
jesus
This is oil blessed by a bishop
Sacred Chrism
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in a _________ way
special
Those preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are called
candidates
Jesus promised the disciples he would send the ______ ______ so they would not be alone.
Holy Spirit
This ancient action is a powerful sign of God's blessing
laying on of hands
Anointing became the essential sign of the _______ of the Holy Spirit
Gift
Confirmation is a Sacrament of ____________ __________
Christian Initiation
Candidates for Confirmation choose a _______ to help them prepare
sponsor
Pentecost comes this many days after Easter
50
The laying on of hands was the beginning of the Sacrament of _______________
Confirmation
forehead
Confirmation most often takes place in the _________ community
parish
Candidates for Confirmation choose a name, usually a name of a ___________ whose example we can follow in becoming closer to God
saint
After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, they were able to do this _____________
speak in different tongues (languages)
By the laying on of hands, authority and ______ were given in God's name
grace
Sponsors present the candidate to the _____________ for anointing
bishop
Catechumens receive all three sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation) at this mass
Easter Vigil
A candidates' ____________ should be an example of Christian living so that he or she can encourage them to follow Jesus
sponsor