Sacrament of Confirmation
What is the sacrament of Confirmation?
Confirmation is a sacrament through which Christians receive the Holy Spirit to make them strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.
What are the 4 main Liturgical seasons throught the year?
Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
True or False: Chewing gum at Church and still receiving Holy Communion is acceptable
False. Chewing gum is considered disrespectful in a sacred space like a church.
How many Gospels are there in the New Testament?
Four: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Recite the Hail Mary prayer.
Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Who is the usual minister of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church?
The bishop.
What is the time period in the Liturgical Calendar outside of the major seasons?
Ordinary Time. After Christmas until Lent, and after Pentecost until Advent.
What should you do when entering and leaving Church?
Genuflect toward the Tabernacle.
Which Gospel focuses on Jesus' actions and miracles?
Mark.
Recite the Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer).
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
What are the essential elements of the sacrament of Confirmation?
The laying on of hands and the anointing with chrism oil.
What is the season of preparation and waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Advent. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and lasts until Christmas Eve.
True or False: Those who are non-Catholic may come up to receive Holy Communion.
False.
What event is found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7, and contains the Beatitudes?
The Sermon on the Mount.
Recite the Act of Contrition prayer.
O, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. And I detest all of my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all, because I have offended Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of my love. I firmly resolve, by the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
What is the role of the sponsor in the Confirmation process?
The sponsor serves as a guide and witness to the candidate for Confirmation, helping them grow in faith and understanding.
What season celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead?
Easter. It begins on Easter Sunday and lasts for 50 days until Pentecost Sunday. The color associated with Easter is white or gold, symbolizing joy and new life.
What is the response when the minister says, "Body of Christ" or "Blood of Christ"?
Amen!
What Gospel emphasizes Jesus' compassion for the marginalized and includes many parables?
Luke.
Recite the Grace Before Meals prayer.
Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Why is Confirmation considered one of the sacraments of initiation?
Confirmation is considered one of the sacraments of initiation because it completes the grace of Baptism by sealing the baptized person with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
What season commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, empowering them to spread the Gospel.
Pentecost. The color red in pentecost symbolizes the fire of the holy spirit.
True or False: For no important reason, you may leave Mass anytime after receiving Holy Communion.
False. It's important to remain for the entirety of the Mass out of respect for the liturgy.
What is the Great Commission?
The Great Commission is Jesus' final command to his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything he commanded.
Recite the Nicene Creed.
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.