Religion Chapter 4 Test

Chrism

Consecrated oil used for anointing during the sacrament, symbolizing the seal of the Holy Spirit.

Chrism Mass

Annual diocesan celebration, typically near Holy Thursday, in which the bishop consecrates the sacred oil and other liturgical oils for use throughout the year.

Laying on of Hands

Ritual gesture in which a bishop or priest places his hands on the candidate to invoke the Holy Spirit, as seen in Acts 19:1‑6.

Fruit of the Spirit

Virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self‑control that flow from living in union with the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost

Feast celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples in the Upper Room, marking the birth of the Church.

Piety

Spiritual gift that fosters reverence toward God and creation, strengthening one's prayer life.

Age of Reason

Developmental stage when a person gains the capacity for moral reasoning and responsible decision‑making.

Indelible Mark

Permanent spiritual imprint left by the sacrament, signifying an unerasable seal of the Holy Spirit.

Confirmandi

Individuals preparing to receive the sacrament that imparts the seal of the Holy Spirit.

Particular Judgment

Immediate personal assessment of a soul after death, determining eternal destiny in heaven, purgatory, or hell.

Counsel

Spiritual gift that enables discernment of actions aligning with divine will, including the ability to give and receive advice.

Advocate

The Holy Spirit who dwells within believers, guiding them toward truth and deeper communion with God.

General Intercessions

Series of petitions offered on behalf of the Church, the world, and specific needs, also known as the Prayer of the Faithful.

T/F: If we are open to the graces offered through the Sacrament of Confirmation, we can become more conformed into the image of Christ.

True

T/F: Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit was fulfilled on Passover.

False (Jesus’s promise was fulfilled on Pentecost).

T/F: When the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, the effect was permanent, meaning the Advocate was witth them always.

True

T/F: The connection between Confirmation and the bishop signifies that the Church is one, catholic, and apostolic, because every bishop traces his authority back to the Apostles.

True

T/F: Only a bishop can consecrate the sacred chrism and other oils used throughout the year.

True

T/F: During the Rite of Confirmation, the candidates publicly renounce their baptismal promises.

False

T/F: The anointing at Confirmation signifies and imprints a spiritual seal that gives the newly confirmed the promise of divine protection at the time of his or her death and particular judgement.

True

T/F: The grace received at Confirmation helps to nurture one’s faith and to remain faithful to Christ.

True

T/F: Others can tell we are disciples of Christ and members of his Church because they can see the gifts of the Spirit that Jesus had in us.

True

T/F: Once you are sealed with the Holy Spirit, you are forever changed. It is for this reason that a person may be confirmed only once.

True

During the Rite of Confirmation, the laying on of hands done by the Apostles is represented now by: 

the bishops extension of hands over the candidates

The anointing with sacred chrism that takes place during Confirmation signifies:

the gift of the Holy Spirit

Confirmation increases and deepens the graces received at:

Baptism

The reception of Confirmation helps deepen our relationship with:

Jesus Christ

The reception of  Confirmation helps create a new identity as maturing members of the:

Catholic Church

The reception of Confirmation helps strengthen the graces given at: 

Baptism

Confirmation completes Baptism and perfects baptismal grace. It also strengthens you to live as a:

witness of Jesus Christ

What is the common order reception of the Sacraments in the United States:

Baptism to Eucharist to Confirmation

Confirmation imprints your soul with an _____________ spiritual mark, or character. This is the sign that Jesus has marked you with the ___________of His Spirit.

indelible; seal

In many dioceses, the bishops verify that Confirmation candidates understand the meaning of Confirmation by:

An interview

During the Rite of Confirmation, the bishop traces a small cross, with the chrism, on each candidate’s:

Forehead

List the 5 effects confirmation has on us:

1. Child of God

2. Closer to Christ

3. Gifts of the Spirit

4. Fully Catholic

5. Defend the faith

When people see the _________________ in you, they know that the Holy Spirit dwells in you.

fruits of the Spirit

The primary effect of Confirmation is the special outpouring and strengthening of the ____ in the person.

Holy Spirit

Confirmation confers an indelible sacramental character or ____ on the confirmed that means that he or she is forever changed.

Seal

_______ enables us to give God true worship and praise and to show proper respect for God.

Piety

Confirmation strengthens the grace of Baptism within us so that we may be _________________ in all that we do.

witnesses of Jesus

_________________Helps us to never underestimate God and to fear offending Him

Fear of the Lord

_________________Helps us to stand up courageously for our beliefs and to remain true to them.

Fortitude

_________________Helps us to keep our priorities straight and to seek God’s Kingdom first.

Wisdom

_________________Helps us to see the big picture, the real meaning or truth, the “Spirit of the law”.

Understanding

_________________ helps us open ourselves to knowing God and our religion in a deeper way.

Knowledge

Write out Ephesian 4:22-24. Take a few moments and ask God what He is trying to tell you through this verse. Then write at least 3 sentences of how God is speaking to you through this verse.

Ephesians 4:22-24 --“ Put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the Spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.”

Through this verse, God is reminding me that transformation is an intentional daily choice to putt off bad habits. He reminds us that renewal starts in our minds. We must allow the Holy Spirit to change how we think so that our actions naturally reflect righteousness.

 Explain the meaning of the laying on of hands by the bishop.

It communicates the grace of the Holy Spirit and continues the laying on of hands by the Apostles to those who were newly baptized. From the Chuch’s origins, the laying on of hands was understood to impart the gift of the Holy Spirit and complete the graces of Baptism.

What are the specific requirements for an individual to be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

1. To be baptized

2. The age of reason (aka “age of discretion”)

3. In a state of grace

4. Received the Sacrament of Reconciliation

5. Profess the faith

6. Commit to life as a disciple of Christ

What does the sacred Chrism remind Catholics when used in a sacrament?

The anointing with sacred Chrism at Confirmation highlights the name “Christian,” which means “anointed” and is derived from the name of Christ himself, the “anointed one.” In the sacrament, oil is a sign of abundance and cleansing.