What is the Greek name for Confirmation?
Chrismation
It has roots in the Greek word chrism for "anointing"
and is connected to the Greek word charismata; an extraordinary power given by the Holy Spirit.
Who instituted Confirmation?
Jesus Christ. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to Christians (John 15:26; Acts 1:8) and that the apostles imparted the Holy Spirit by prayer and the imposition of hands, which was given to their predecessors, the bishops.
Who is the ordinary minister of confirmation?
The bishop is the ordinary minister of confirmation.
Baptism and Holy Communion
Let's say, hypothetically, if someone has been validly baptized as a non-Catholic, do they have to be rebaptized in order to be confirmed?
Nope.
all who are validly baptized may be confirmed.
What is the name of the oil used in anointing?
Chrism
What experience of the apostles was similar to Confirmation?
Pentecost
What vows are renewed at Confirmation?
Baptismal vows.
Confirmation completes the sacrament of Baptism.
True or False?
True
Let's say, hypothetically, someone was confirmed in a protestant denomination. Do they need to be re-confirmed in the Catholic Church?
Yes. Catholics don't view protestant confirmation as a sacrament since protestants only believe in Baptism and Communion. Protestants who do confirm, such as Lutherans and Episcopalians/Anglicans, only view it as a rite of passage to become full-fledged members of their denomination, not a sacrament.
If chrism means "anointed" what does the name "Christ" mean?
Anointed one.
What does the use of oil in Confirmation imitate?
Oil was used in ancient times by athletes as an ointment for strength, and to heal and disinfect wounds.
What part of the body is anointed?
The forehead
What is Confirmation sometimes called?
"the sacrament of maturity"
Let's say, hypothetically, someone was confirmed in a Greek Orthodox Church. Do they need to be re-confirmed in the Catholic Church?
No, never. Orthodox Christians are considered “separated brethren” with valid Catholic sacraments and an apostolic priesthood.
Is the sacrament of Confirmation absolutely necessary for salvation?
No, Confirmation is not absolutely necessary for salvation; it would be a sin to neglect to receive it out of contempt.
What symbol does this bishop trace on the forehead when he imposes the oil?
A cross
What is the "Matter"
The Oil of Chrism and the laying on of hands.
To what do you more fully belong to because of Confirmation?
the Church
*meaning the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, not an individual church building or denomination.
In the cases of an emergency or on Easter, who can minister the sacrament of Confirmation?
A priest.
The Pope or another bishop may give a priest the faculties to confirm on the Great Vigil of Easter. In an emergency, any priest may confirm someone.
Can any oil be used for Chrismation, even in the cases of an emergency?
NO. The oil must be chrism oil, blessed by bishops.
What does the tradition of the slight slap on the cheek imitate?
It is an imitation of the slight blow on the shoulders with a flat blade, what you would see a king do to dub someone a knight.
What is the form? (the words)
"N., be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”.
The mark left by Confirmation is permanent. True or False?
TRUE. It is permanent.
Let's say, hypothetically, someone doesn't remember their confirmation. Can they get confirmed again?
NO, ONLY ONCE!