This happens after the Gospel. A catechist will do this and it affirms that all the candidates have been prepared and are ready to receive the sacrament.
What is Presentation of the Candidates?
The main role of this person is to lead the entire Mass and consecrate the Eucharist.
What is a priest/bishop?
SSJUE
What is Jesus?
The first book in the Bible
What is Genesis?
The liturgical season we are currently in.
What is ordinary time?
This bishop gives this and it is usually directed at the candidates, explaining the meaning of Confirmation and encouraging them to live out their faith with the help of the Holy Spirit. This is what normally happens during mass after the Gospel.
What is homily?
The main role of this person is to assist the priest, especially with the Word and the Eucharist. This person is able to preach the homily (if assigned) and dismisses the congregation.
What is deacon?
CAERG
What is grace?
The four Gospels
What is Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
The number of Sacraments in the Catholic Church
What is 7?
The bishop asks the candidates a series of questions about their faith. The candidates respond, affirming their beliefs.
What is Renewal of Baptismal Promises?
The main role of this is to assist the priest and deacon at the altar. They help prepare the altar and clean up afterward. They also can carry the cross, candles, and incense.
What is altar servers?
TISNA
What is saint?
The last book in the Bible
What is revelation?
To proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to people everywhere
What is evangelize?
The bishop stretches out his hands over all the candidates and prays for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
What is Laying on of Hands?
The main role is to proclaim the Work of God (except the Gospel). They may also lead the Prayers of the Faithful.
What is lectors?
EREF LIWL
What is free will?
Name one of Jesus' miracles
What is
- turning water into wine
- feeding the multitude (five loaves, two fish)
- walked on water
- healing the blind
- raising the dead (Lazarus)
- curing the sick
- the catch of fish
The name of the previous pope
What is Pope Francis?
One by one, each candidate comes forward with their sponsor, who places a hand on the candidate's shoulder.
The bishop does this to the candidate's forehead in the sign of the cross.
What is Anointing with Chrism?
B: "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Sprit"
C: "Amen"
B: "Peace be with you."
C: "And with your spirit"
The main role is to help distribute Holy Communion when needed.
What is Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs)?
SSPPIHNAE
What is happiness?
Name one of Jesus' miracles.
What is
- turning water into wine
- feeding the multitude (five loaves, two fish)
- walked on water
- healing the blind
- raising the dead (Lazarus)
- curing the sick
- the catch of fish
The name of the current pope
What is Pope Leo XIV?