Ch 3 - The Coming of the Holy Spirit
True or false: We receive the Holy Spirit for the first time at Confirmation.
False. We receive the Holy Spirit for the first time at Baptism. It is strengthened at Confirmation.
This person will support you through your Confirmation journey and be present with you during the Sacrament. They must be at least 16, a practicing Catholic, have received Baptism - First Communion - Confirmation, be an example of Christian living, and be respected and trusted by you.
Who is your sponsor?
True or false: The Sacrament of Confirmation must be performed within a Mass.
False - it can be done within or outside of a Mass.
A ________, who is a successor to the Apostles, presides over the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Who is a bishop?
Match these three types of sin with their definitions:
- Original - Venial - Mortal
A - sin that weakens our relationship with God. It can be removed from our soul by attending Mass or through Reconciliation.
B - a very serious sin that breaks our relationship with God. One must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation to remove the effects of mortal sin from the soul.
C - the sin of Adam and Eve, which is washed away by Baptism
A - Venial
B - Mortal
C - Original
During Confirmation, candidates are presented by their sponsors and anointed with holy oil. The _ _ _ _ _ _ confirms each candidate by laying his hand on the candidate's head and tracing the sign of the _ _ _ _ _ with the holy oil while calling the candidate by name and saying "Be sealed with the Gift of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ". The candidate says "_ _ _ _" .
What is bishop, cross, Holy Spirit, Amen?
What are Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation?
At Baptism we receive the _______ __ ___ ______ _________ which make us ready to follow the Spirit's inspiration. Incorporating these into our lives helps us to follow Christ's teachings and to give witness to our faith. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
What are The Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
This is why we renew our baptismal promises at Confirmation.
What is - to reaffirm the words and faith professed at Baptism - it connects those two Sacraments - our parents and Godparents professed the words for us at Baptism and now we are making these promises for ourselves
_______ is the name of the holy oil which is blessed during a special mass. It is placed on the Confirmation candidate's forehead while the words "Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit" are said by the presider.
What is chrism?
Candidates for Confirmation must be in a "state of grace" in order to be fully open to the effects of the sacrament. This means free of mortal sin and filled with the gift of God's grace. To prepare for Confirmation, we should examine our c_________ and receive the Sacrament of ___________ in order to be cleansed for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Put these in the order they would occur during a Confirmation mass:
- The Liturgy of the Eucharist
- The Liturgy of the Word
- Concluding Rites
- Introductory Rites
- The Celebration of Confirmation
- Introductory Rites
- The Liturgy of the Word
- The Celebration of Confirmation
- The Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Concluding Rites
The day when the Holy Spirit descended from Heaven and presented itself to the Apostles who were gathered together is called ________. We celebrate this holiday in the Church every year.
What is Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit's work is made visible in our lives through the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This is the goodness people see in us when we respond to what the Holy Spirit has given us. Name 3 fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Charity, peace, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, self control, joy, patience, goodness, gentleness, modesty, chastity
This is the name God uses for the Holy Spirit as it continues His mission through those who receive Confirmation. This word comes from the Greek for "one called to one's side".
What is Paraclete?