List the seven sacraments.
The seven sacraments are essential rites in the Catholic Church.
What are the three Sacraments of Initiation?
These sacraments lay the foundation for a Christian life.
Which sacrament is the last one in the Latin Rite?
Confirmation
Confirmation is considered the final sacrament of initiation in the Latin Rite.
Define Confirmation.
The sacrament of initiation by which God passes on the Grace of Pentecost and perfects the graces received in Baptism
Confirmation strengthens the Holy Spirit’s presence in the individual.
The Sacrament of Confirmation consists of three parts. Name them.
These parts symbolize the conferral of the Holy Spirit.
Name three kinds of people who are anointed with oil.
Anointing signifies a special role or mission in the community.
List the seven sacraments.
The seven sacraments are essential rites in the Catholic Church.
What are the three Sacraments of Initiation?
These sacraments lay the foundation for a Christian life.
Which sacrament is the last one in the Latin Rite?
Confirmation
Confirmation is considered the final sacrament of initiation in the Latin Rite.
Define Confirmation.
The sacrament of initiation by which God passes on the Grace of Pentecost and perfects the graces received in Baptism
Confirmation strengthens the Holy Spirit’s presence in the individual.
The Sacrament of Confirmation consists of three parts. Name them.
These parts symbolize the conferral of the Holy Spirit.
Name three kinds of people who are anointed with oil.
Anointing signifies a special role or mission in the community.
Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace in what 5 ways?
The last point should be memorized.
Which person of the Trinity is the focus in Confirmation?
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit plays a central role in the sacrament of Confirmation.
Which body part gets anointed with chrism oil during Confirmation?
Forehead
The anointing symbolizes the sealing of the Holy Spirit.
What day was the chrism oil blessed?
Holy Thursday
This event occurs during the Holy Week liturgies.
Which sacrament does Confirmation complete?
Initiation
Confirmation completes the process of Christian initiation.
We receive what kind of mark on our souls at Confirmation?
Indelible spiritual mark
This mark signifies our permanent relationship with God.
How long will the mark from Confirmation last?
Eternally
The mark is permanent and cannot be erased.
Why are we given a new name at Confirmation?
A symbol of a new mission
The new name reflects our commitment to our faith.
In Confirmation, who makes the commitment for us to serve Christ?
Ourselves
The individual being confirmed takes personal responsibility for their faith.
Compare the state of the disciples before and after Pentecost.
Disciples were fearful and uncertain before Pentecost; after Pentecost, they were bold and empowered to spread the Gospel
This transformation is similar to the change in Catholics after Confirmation.
What Jewish feast commemorated the Jewish feast of Pentecost?
Moses giving the Israelites the commandments
This event is significant in Jewish tradition and relates to the Christian understanding of Pentecost.
Who laid hands on those getting confirmed with the Holy Spirit after Pentecost?
Apostles
The Apostles were instrumental in the early Church’s ministry.