Confirmation
What is a Sacrament?
The ways in which we receive the grace (new life) that Jesus won for us through His death and resurrection.
“I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.” In what do we believe that is invisible?
Heaven, hell, purgatory, angels, etc.
Who bestows the Gifts?
The Holy Spirit
Who is the ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation?
The Bishop
What are the 3 Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
“I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ… God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,” What are we professing about who Jesus is?
Jesus is God, the Second Person of the Trinity.
What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, Counsel, Fear of the Lord
What is the Bishop doing when he raises his hands over you?
Praying for the Holy Spirit to prepare you for Confirmation (not Confirmation itself).
What is Confirmation?
“I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ… For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven” What do we mean when we say he came for us and for our salvation?
He became man to save us from sin and death.
What is Fortitude?
Courage to live the faith despite difficulty
What does the Chrism Oil represent?
Acceptable responses include:
An abundance of Joy
Becoming another Christ (Messiah--means Anointed One)
Cleansing, Strengthening, Healing, and making Beautiful
What was the original Confirmation event?
Pentecost
“I believe in the Holy Spirit...who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified” What are we professing about who the Holy Spirit is?
The Holy Spirit is God, the Third Person of the Trinity.
What is Wisdom?
Seeing the world as God sees; loving what God loves and willing what God wills?
What question will the bishop ask YOU personally right before you are confirmed?
What is your name? (Saint name).
Extra 100 points to everyone who remembers their Saint name.
Which is NOT a requirement for Confirmation?
A) Professing the Faith
B) Have the intention of receiving the Sacrament
C) Go to Confession at least two days before
D) Be prepared to be a disciple of Christ
“I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church” What do we mean when we say we have an apostolic Church?
That when Jesus instituted the Church he founded it on the apostles; Jesus appointed the apostles to carry out his mission and confer the sacraments.
What is Piety?
Joyful service as a son or daughter
What two things make the sacrament of Confirmation happen? (i.e. What has to happen during Mass for you to be confirmed?)
Anointing with Oil and the Words: "Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit"