Religion

Sacrament

Instituted by Christ and given to the church, visible signs of God's grace.

Faith

Believing in God and all that God has revealed.

Conversion

Sincere change of mind's heart desire to turn away.

Disciple

A student or believer.

Evangelize

To share the Good news of Jesus with others.

Role of the sponsor

To guide as you prepare to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Three Sacraments

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Baptism responsibilities of parents/godparents

They pledge to accept the responsibility of training in faith and keeping God's commandments.

Communal Faith

The faith of the community of the church that supports us.

Anointing

An important symbol of the power of the Holy Spirit.

One (in relation to the Church)

The Church is united.

Holy (in relation to the Church)

The Church is made holy by Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Catholic Church

Universal church.

Apostolic

The church is passed down from the apostles through the laying of hands.

Holy oil

Also known as chrism.

Ordinary minister of Confirmation

The bishop.

Rights of Confirmation

liturgy of the word ( first, second, gospel, )

Presentation of candidates

Homily ( talks about the literacy of the word / reading)

 renewal of baptismal vow

 laying of the hands

 prayer of the faithful

 baptismal vows

Liturgy of the Word

First, second readings, and Gospel during the Confirmation ceremony.

Presentation of candidates

Part of the Confirmation ceremony where candidates are introduced.

Homily

A talk about the Liturgy of the Word or readings.

Renewal of baptismal vows

A part of the Confirmation ceremony where candidates renew their commitment from baptize

Laying of the hands

A ritual during Confirmation signifying the blessing of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer of the faithful

Prayers offered for the needs of the Church and its members.

Baptismal vows

Promises made during baptism, which are renewed during Confirmation.

Confirmation

A sacraments where a baptized person affirms their faith.

Eucharist

The sacrament of Christian initiation often celebrated with bread and wine.

Bishop

The ordained leader who administers Confirmation in the Church.

Chrism

A holy oil used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

Training in faith

The responsibility of parents and godparents at baptism.

Good news

The message of Jesus Christ shared with others in evangelization.

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Trinity, who empowers and guides Christians.

Community of faith

A support system within the Church for believers.

Sacraments of initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist that welcome individuals into the Church.

Unity of the Church

The belief in one Church comprised of all believers.

Vow renewal

Act of reaffirming one's baptismal vows during Confirmation.

Faith training

Commitment parents make during their child's baptism.