Lesson 18: Confirmation
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- What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is the Sacrament in which the Holy Ghost comes to us in a special way to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.
- What does Confirmation do for us?
Confirmation strengthens us in faith, increases sanctifying grace, and gives us the Gifts of the Holy Ghost.
- Who can administer Confirmation?
Confirmation is ordinarily administered by a bishop.
- How does the bishop give Confirmation?
The bishop extends his hands over those to be confirmed, prays, and anoints each one on the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross.
- What does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms?
The bishop says: “I sign thee with the sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
- What is holy chrism?
Holy chrism is a mixture of olive oil and balm, blessed by the bishop on Holy Thursday.
- Is it necessary to be in the state of grace to receive Confirmation worthily?
Yes, it is necessary to be in the state of grace to receive Confirmation worthily.