A sacrament received after baptism at the age of the
discretion of the person.
Was part of baptismal rite but later, the Church distinguished
it with certain sciptural basis.
Confirmation
Commonly said, the baptized becomes
“soldiers of
Christ.”
Form:
“N., be sealed
with the Gift of
the Holy Spirit.”
Matter:
Anointing with
holy Chrism
(forehead)
Laying of hands
– original minister
But, priests can be authorized
Bishop
Effects of Confirmation
Shares in the mission of
Christ of the Church.
Empowered to be public
witnesses of the faith.
to strengthen
means “to strengthen”
or “make firm”
confirm
– healing, purification and strengthening, but most of all
empowerment.
Anointing