These first leaders of the Church were chosen by Jesus and given special authority.
Who were the twelve apostles?
An outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.
What is a sacrament?
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
The apostles received the Holy Spirit at this event.
What is Pentecost?
Besides Confirmation, these are the other two sacraments of initiation.
What are Baptism and Eucharist?
The meaning of the word "Confirmation."
What is "to strengthen" or "to make very strong"?
This apostle was the first Pope.
Who is St. Peter?
This means that the sacrament truly took place.
What is Valid?
The matter of Confirmation is the laying of hands, and anointing with this sacred oil.
What is Chrism oil?
This mark of the Church means that the Church is Universal, or for all people.
What is Catholic?
The three categories of sacraments.
What are Initiation, Healing, and Service?
The ordinary minister of Confirmation.
Who is the Bishop?
These are the four marks of the Church.
What are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic?
These three things are required for a sacrament to be valid.
What are form, matter, and minister?
The form of Confirmation is this phrase spoken by the Bishop (or priest).
What is "Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit."?