Confirmation (Part 2) Study Guide

When is the prophecy of Joel 3:1-3 fulfilled?

Pentecost

What are the requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Profess the faith, be in a state of grace, desire to receive the Sacrament, intend to live as a disciple of Christ and witness to the faith, both within the Church and in the world.

What is choosing a godparent as a Confirmation appropriate?

To emphasize the unity of Baptism and Confirmation, it is appropriate that this sponsor be one of the candidate's godparents.

What does the renewal of Baptismal Promises express?

It expresses a close relationship between Baptism and Confirmation.

What is the laying on of hands a sign of?

It has been a sign of the descent of the Holy Spirit.

What do you need to know about Acts 8:14-17?

Peter and John laid their hands on the Samarian to receive the Holy Spirit. (They laid hand on them

List the three elements of the essential Rite of Confirmation.

Laying on of Hands, Anointing with Chrism, Form: (Confirmation name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."

If Liam was ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, and he chose the name Andrew, what would the Bishop say to him?

Andrew, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Where on the body is the person anointed? What is the name of the oil?

Chrism is anointed on the forehead of the person.

Does Confirmation give a character?

Yes, so it can only be received one.

What is the greatest and overarching effect of Confirmation?

The greatest and overarching effect of Confirmation is "the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost.

It gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the ______ _________--that is, in our adoption as sons and daughters of God.

divine filiation

It unites us more firmly to ______.

Christ

It increases the _____ __ ___ ____ ______ in us.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

It strengthens our relationship with the ______.

Church

It involves us more deeply in the Church's _______ of bringing the Good News of salvation to all people.

mission

It helps us to bear _______ to our faith through words and actions.

witness

What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Courage (Fortitude), Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Reverence (Piety), Right Judgement (Counsel), Wonder & Awe (Fear of the Lord)

What is another word for "Courage?"

Fortitude

What is another word for "Reverence?"

Piety

What is another way to say "Right Judgement?"

Counsel

What is another way to say "Wonder & Awe?"

Fear of the Lord

What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?

Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-control, and Chastity