Sacraments
These seven rituals act as an efficacious sign or "an outward sign of inward grace:" Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation or Penance, Matrimony, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick.
What is a Sacrament?
This word means "witness" and is attributed to those who bore witness to the truth of faith even to their death.
What is a Martyr?
This is the 3rd Person of the Holy Trinity who we receive first at Baptism and then fully in Confirmation.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
This individual has been baptized, has not yet been confirmed, professes their faith, and is preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
Who is a Confirmation Candidate/Confirmandi?
This gift gives us the strength to stand up for Christ and the Gospel when challenged.
What is Fortitude/Courage?
These three sacraments are known as the sacraments of initiation
What are Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation?
This word means "gift" as it is a gift from God.
What is Grace?
This white bird is often used as a depiction of the Holy Spirit.
What is a Dove?
This holy man is typically the minister for Confirmation, however he may delegate a priest to perform the rite in his stead.
Who is the Bishop?
This gift enables us to see the world from God's viewpoint, which can help us come to grasp the purpose and plan of God.
What is Wisdom?
This sacrament's name comes from a term meaning "to strengthen" or "to make firm."
What is Confirmation?
This deliberate thought, word, deed or omission against God's law is split into two categories: Mortal and Venial.
What is Sin?
These 7 graces are given to us by the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord.
What are the 7 Gifts of the Spirit?
This holy item is made of olive oil mixed with balsam and consecrated by the bishop at a special mass. It is used in both Baptism and Confirmation.
What is Chrism?
This gift leads us to reverent devotion to God.
What is Piety/Reverence?
This sacrament allows us to be absolved of our sins and restores us to Sanctifying Grace.
What is Reconciliation/Penance?
This type of sin is serious (regarding a grave matter) and must be committed with sufficient knowledge and full consent of the will.
What is a Mortal Sin?
These 12 virtues are given to us by the Holy Spirit: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control, and Chastity
What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
This holy person's name is taken by each Confirmation Candidate as they choose their spiritual role model and intercessor.
What is a Patron Saint?
This gift helps us sense the quiet teaching that the Holy Spirit gives up about how to live our mortal lives.
What is Counsel/Right Judgement?
This individual instituted all of the sacraments through their roots in Sacred Scripture.
Who is Jesus?
This word describes the spiritual mark or effect of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders; It refers to the permanence of the mark.
What is Indelible?
This title refers to the Holy Spirit's role as our Advocate, Consoler, and Intercessor.
What is the Paraclete?
This person is a practicing, fully-initiated Catholic adult who will act as an important supporter of each Confirmation candidate throughout their walk of faith.
What is a Confirmation Sponsor?
This gift ensures wonder and awe before the majesty of the Lord and imparts an attitude of grateful wonder.
What is Fear of the Lord?