confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament in which the gift of the Holy Spirit, received at baptism, is…

confirmed, strengthened, and perfected

in confirmation we receive the fullness of…specifically with an increase of the…

the Holy Spirit, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Through confirmation, we are more firmly united with…

Christ, the Church, and God as our Father

At confirmation, we receive a special…

strength and character to witness, spread, and defend the Gospel

The Holy Spirit is the last to be revealed because…

we need to first understand God the Father and Jesus to understand the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit allows us…the story of Jesus, and, more importantly, to…him in our lives.

to know, experience

The Holy Spirit inspires us with…to know and live a good life

wisdom

What love does the Holy Spirit give us the grace to live?

agape/God love

The Holy Spirit allows the world…by the story of Christ

to see and be amazed

The Holy Spirit makes us apart of God’s divine nature. He…

divinizes us

What is the Hebrew and Greek word for Holy Spirit?

“breath”

How do we see the Holy Spirit in the OT?

* the prophets announced that the Holy Spirit would rest on the Messiah
* in Isaiah, they prophesized about the gifts the Holy Spirit

How do we see the Holy Spirit in the NT?

* The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus at baptism
* Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and his life was lived in accordance with the Holy Spirit

What is Pentecost?

the apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit, they began to proclaim the Word, and those who believed were baptized and also received the gifts of the Holy Spirit

How is Pentecost related to Confirmation?

* through confirmation we are filled with the Holy Spirit
* we are meant to be affected in the same way that the apostles were affected
* Confirmation is the sacrament of the Holy Spirit
* Confirmation includes mission to defend the faith

Pentecost is the…of the Church

birthday

How did the early Church see the Holy Spirit?

They saw the Holy Spirit as what allowed Christians to preach the Gospel, perform miracles, convert so many, and allow the Church to exist when being a Christian comes with dangers.

For early Christians who first experience Confirmation with the laying on of hands of the apostles, it is associated with…

the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

In the early Chruch Confirmation immediately followed…

Baptism

How was Confirmation in the East practiced and why?

The same priest that baptizes also gives confirmation, but they used Myron oil consecrated by the bishop. They do this to keep the sacraments together.

How was Confirmation in the West practiced and why?

They wanted the bishop to be present at every Confirmation since the bishop represents the Apostles and their mission

Oil was added to the laying on of hands for confirmation in the early church because:

* represents Christ’s own anointing with the Holy Spirit
* highlights the meaning of Christian(anointed one)
* in the ancient world oil symbolizes cleansing, healing, and beauty
* Chrism oil is consecrated by the bishop on Holy Thursday representing the universality of the Church

bishop extends his hands in blessing, Laying on of Hands

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, given strength and character to witness the Gospel

Anointing with Oil

receive the Holy Spirit, completes Baptism, united with Christ(the anointed one, Messiah)

“Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit”

indelible sign/character to witness; receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Confirmation takes place within the…, between the… and the…

Mass, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist

Confirmation is renewal of…

Baptismal Promises(for those receiving Confirmation and Baptism at different times)

Order of Confirmation:

* happens in Mass between the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
* Renewal of Baptismal Promises
* Laying on of Hands
* Anointing with Chrism Oil

Effects of Confirmation:

* Perfection and completion of baptismal grace
* Help of the Holy Spirit in living a moral and good life; especially: The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
* Indelible character/seal--this perfects the common priesthood of the faithful
* Call to spread and defend the faith
* Discernment of God’s call
* Stewardship

Requirements of Confirmation:

* baptism(this is assumed)
* the “age of discernment,” but in danger of death it should be administered prior to that
* one must be in a state of grace, should receive the sacrament of reconciliation, and intensify prayer
* A spiritual sponsor should be chosen

Adult converts to the faith go through…before confirmation.

RCIA

Who is the minister in the East and the minister in the West?

East: the priest who baptizes

West: The bishop