Confirmation Review

Seven Gift of the Holy Spirit?

Piety

Understanding

Counsel

Knowledge

Wisdom

Fortitude

Fear of the Lord

Fruits of the Holy Spirt?

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

Piety

Reverence and respect for God, others, all creation, and zeal for prayer

Understanding

Deeper insight into the truths of our faith

Counsel

The ability to make good and wise decisions

Knowledge

Helps us to know ourselves and the world around us

Wisdom

The ability to see things as they truly are in an open-minded manner

Fortitude

Strength to do what is right even if it means being persecuted

Fear of the Lord

Sense if the greatness and majesty of God

When was the 1st Confirmation?

Pentecost, it was 50 days after Jesus’ ascension. The Holy Spirit came down upon the apostles in the upper room as wind and fire giving the power and courage to go out into the streets and preach the Gospel. 3000 Converted that day.

1st Commandment

You shall have no other gods

2nd Commandment

Do not use the Lord’s name in vain

3rd Commandment

Keep the holy Sabbath

4th Commandment

Honor your Mother and Father

5th Commandment

Thou shall not kill

6th Commandment

Thou shall not commit adultery

7th Commandment

Thou shall not steal

8th Commandment

Thou shall not lie

9th Commandment

Tho shall not covet your neighbor’s wife

10th Commandment

Thou shall not covet your neighbor’s goods

Seven Sacraments

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist

Reconciliation

Matrimony

Holy Orders

Anointing of the Sick

Why are the seven sacraments important?

They are signs instituted by Christ to give us grace. They increase the life and love of the Trinity in us, which is called sanctifying grace

1st Beatitude

Blessed are the poor in spirit

2nd Beatitude

Blessed are those who mourn

3rd Beatitude

Blessed are the meek

4th Beatitude

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness

5th Beatitude

Blessed are the merciful

6th Beatitude

Blessed are the pure of heart

7th Beatitude

Blessed are the peacemakers

8th Beatitude

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness

Why are the Beatitudes important?

They are important because they are the key to happiness, which is to die of worldly things and live for Christ. He was explaining the attitudes we need to have if we want to live in his Kingdom

What do Catholics believe about the Eucharist?

Jesus is fully present body and blood, soul and divinity in the Eucharist. To deny that this miracle could happen is to deny that God is all powerful

Why is prayer important and what are some prayers to say?

Prayer can be Adoration, Contrition, Supplication, and or thanksgiving. The highest form of prayer is in Mass. Prayer is vital to being Christian.

What are some social justice problems that require our attention and commitment to improve?

Poor, unemployed, migrants, education for all, dignity of human life, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, human trafficking, violence, murder, capital punishment, racism