Confirmation

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Sacraments of initiation

In Confirmation we are strengthened to...

spread and defend the Faith by word and deed

To confirm (v)...

1.Verify 2. Strengthen

Confirmation in the Eastern Rites

Infants receive it.

Anointing

part of matter that signifies reception of mark or seal of Holy Spirit

Minister of Conirimation

Bishop

Holy Spirit

Third Person of Trinity, Lord, Giver of Life

Number of gifts of the Holy Spirit in the CCC

Seven

The Seven Gifts

Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Fortitude, Counsel, Piety, Fear/reverence of the Lord

The Fruits of the Spirit

Positive attributes that grow out of the gifts. Help us to see that God lives within us. Results of living life in Spirit.

Fortitude

Staying on track. Endurance. Willingness for martyrdom. Strength.

Piety

Affirms our devotion to God. Disposition to worship and prayer.. Awareness of the presence of God.

Wisdom

Knowing God's ways. Seeing how God is in any situation.

Knowledge

Insight on the Word of God and God's will. Enables us to make good choices.

Fear-Reverence/Awe

Beginning of wisdom. Intense respect for God's holiness and power. Fear of offending God out of love.

Understanding

Appreciation of God's works as having a purpose.

Counsel

Ability to determine right from wrong and how we should act. Spiritual direction.

Pentecost

Spirit came as wind and fire. Filled with Holy Spiriit

Why does Jesus invite us to Confirmation?

You are called to carry out a mission to share the Gospel in how you live and act.

"Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit'

Form of Confirmation

Confirmation is NOT

You claiming and declaring your mature acceptance of God and faith

Scriptural roots of The Gifts

Isaiah

God's Personal presence

Ruah: energy- wind or breath

Jesus' Baptism

Sky opens and Spirit descends on Him to prepare and strengthen him. Voice of the Father verifies him as his beloved Son.

The Hobbit

A story written by JRR Tolkien that teaches us that we have a calling from God to the adventure of becoming holy and virtuous by helping good defeat evil.

Jesus's Confirmation

When the Holy Spirit came down as a dove to strengthen him as the voice of the Father verified that Jesus was his beloved Son.

The Apostles Peter and John

Apostles who were needed Confirm those who had been Baptized by laying hands on them.