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What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is a sacrament where a person strengthens their faith and receives the Holy Spirit.
Why do people get Confirmed?
People get confirmed to get closer to God and strengthen their faith.
What are the exact steps required before getting confirmed?
Be baptized already, go to Confirmation classes, pick a sponsor, and receive the holy sacrament.
Where do confirmation take place?
In a Church.
Between the ages of 12-16.
Why is it important in the Catholic faith?
It strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit inside you.
Is Confirmation a one-time or repeatable sacrament?
It only happens once ever.
What 3 parts in Jesus' life do we see this sacrament?
Jesus' baptism, Anointing for Mission, and the Promise of Advocate.
What does the Sacred Chrism (Oil) symbolize?
It symbolizes healing and being sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Who is the main person who performs the Confirmation?
The Bishop is the main minister of the sacrament.
What does the sacrament celebrate?
The completion of your Baptism and Welcoming the Holy Spirit into your life in a stronger way.
What did Jesus tell his deciples after his ressurection?
To Receive the Holy Spirit.
What does a sponsor do?
A sponsor acts as a spiritual mentor, guide, and witness for the candidate receiving the sacrament.
What is the role of a Confirmation sponsor?
To help guide the person and support them in living out their Catholic faith.
How is confirmation different from Baptism?
Baptism initiates a person into the Church by washing away original sin and giving them a fresh start, while Confirmation seals that bond and provides the spiritual strength to live out their faith as an adult.
What was confirmation in Jesus' life known as?
The divine validation of His Identity as the son of God and the Messiah.
What does the Lamp symbolize?
Symbolizes the light of Christ and wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
What dove the dove represent?
Represents the Holy Spirit.
What does the Fire represent?
Symbolizes the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
What was the name of the painting presented earlier in the slides?
"The Sacrament of Confirmation"