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Sacraments of Initiation

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation

Pentecost

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles

Origin of Confirmation

Originally part of Baptism

Meaning of Confirmation

The act of confirming or strengthening one's faith

St. Ambrose of Milan

Early Christian bishop who played a key role in the development of Confirmation as a separate sacrament

Separation of Confirmation

originally part of baptism and became separate from infant baptism

Understanding God as the Holy Trinity

Different ways of comprehending the nature of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Holy Trinity

Jesus as 'anointed'

Referring to Jesus as the Christ/Messiah, meaning 'anointed one'

Jesus as Priest, Prophet, and King

Roles attributed to Jesus in Christian theology

Meaning of priestly, prophetic, and 'kingly' parts of Christian life

Understanding and embodying the roles of priests, prophets, and kings in one's Christian life

Confirmed Christians as 'anointed'

Believers who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation

Disciple vs Apostle

disciple's are the one's who follow Jesus and apostles are the one's who are sent to spread the good news

Elements of Confirmation

Matter (sacred chrism), Form (words spoken), and Minister (bishop or priest)

Confirmation sponsor

A person who supports and guides the candidate during the Confirmation process

Confirmation name

The name chosen by the candidate to signify their new identity in Christ

Steps of the Confirmation ceremony

During the celebration of Mass
Candidates presented to Bishop
Bishop explains meaning of sacrament
Renewal of Baptismal promises
Prayer about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Candidates approach the Bishop with sponsor behind, with hand on shoulder. Bishop anoints candidate with Chrism and says, "Be sealed with the Holy Spirit."
Newly confirmed: "Amen."
Bishop adds, "Peace be with you!"
Newly confirmed: "And with your spirit."

Candidates presented to Bishop

Bishop explains meaning of sacrament

Renewal of Baptismal promises

Prayer about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Candidates approach the Bishop with sponsor behind, with hand on shoulder

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Seven spiritual gifts bestowed upon the faithful: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord