Confirmation Interview

A summary of our Catholic beliefs and It stands for our faith in Holy Trinity and the Church.

What is your understanding of what the Creed is and what it stands for?

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What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Corporal- feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit the imprisoned, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, and bury the dead.

Spiritual- Admonish the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, pray for the living and the dead.

Helps us show God’s love to others

What are the corporal and spiritual works of mercy? Why are these important?

attendance at mass on sundays and holy days of

obligation, confession of sins at least once a year

reception of holy communion at least once a year during

the easter season, observance of the days of fast and abstinence, providing for the needs of the Church

they guide us to live as faithful catholics

What are the precepts of the Church, why are they important?

outward signs of inward grace instituted by

christ and they are special encounters with Christ that helps us

grow in grace.

What is a sacrament?

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist,

Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy

Orders, Matrimony

Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation

What are the Seven Sacraments and what do they mean to you? Which have you participated in?

Christians are reborn in baptism, nourished by the Holy Eucharist, and strengthened in confirmation

How do Baptism, Confirmation & Holy Eucharist lay the foundations for our Christian life?

The Holy Spirit descending on the Apostles and other followers of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. 3000 people believed in Jesus and were baptized that day. Confirmation gives us the same power of the Holy Spirit to bear witness to Christ.

What is the story of the Pentecost? How is Confirmation related to Pentecost?

The sacrament of initiation that seals what happened at Baptism. Holy Spirit and his gifts are stronger and we are closer to Christ and the Church

What is sacrament of Confirmation?

Must be baptized and free from serious sin.

Prayer, study and living a Christian life

How do we prepare to receive Confirmation?

God and equal to the Father and the Son

Is Third person of Holy Trinity

Lord and Giver of Life

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Strengthens us and makes us holy

Allows us to love, spread, and defend our faith

How does the Holy Spirit help us?

Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Laying on of hands, Anointing on the forehead with oil (chrism), and the Sign of Peace

What are the Rites of Confirmation?

By following the precepts of the Church

How do you intend to be an active member in the Church after Confirmation?

Mary is a patron saint of everyone and has 9 feast days.

I pick her because she symbolizes purity and love

She has never sins and I want to be someone who doesnt sin like Mary

She serve the Church by being the Mother of God

Tell me about your saint. Why did you pick her? What inspires you about her life? How did she serve the Church?

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self Control, and Chastity

What are the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit?