C5.2 - Coming of Age Ceremonies

Question 1

What is Confirmation? [4]

Answer 1

• christian sacrament
• individual affirms their faith and commitment to God
• receives the Holy Spirit
• is recognised as a fully committed member of the Christian community

Question 2

What is the role of Sponsors in Confirmation? [2]

Answer 2

• helps guide the person through their spiritual journey
• provide mentorship, support and acts like a role model in living a christian life

Question 3

What’s the significance of Affirmation of Belief? [2]

Answer 3

• individual publicly reaffirms the promises made on their behalf at Baptism
• sponsors are present to provide spiritual support.

Question 4

What is First Communion? [2]

Answer 4

• 1st time a person receives the Eucharist
• happens in denominations which believe in transubstantiation

Question 5

Which denominations does First Communion happen in? [2]

Answer 5

Catholic, Orthodox

Question 6

What is Chrismation? [4]

Answer 6

• a sacrament in the Orthodox Church
• equivalent to Confirmation in Catholicism
• linked with Baptism and happens rights after Baptism
• the rite of annointing with holy oil

Question 7

What is Chrism? [2]

Answer 7

• consecrated oil
• used in cChristian eremonies

Question 8

In which ceremonies would the Chrism be used? [3]

Answer 8

• Confirmation
• Baptism
• Chrismation

Question 9

What rituals are performed in Confirmation? [3]

Answer 9

• baptism
• annointing with chrism
• laying on of hands by bishop/priest

Question 10

What rituals are performed in Chrismation? [4]

Answer 10

• baptism
• renunciation of Satan
• annointing of Chrism in various places
• First Communion

Question 11

What does the annointing of chrism symbolise? [1]

Answer 11

• being sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Question 12

What does the laying of the hands symbolise? [2]

Answer 12

• the descent of the Holy Spirit, reenacting the Pentecost event

Question 13

What does wearing special clothing in Chrismation symbolise? [2]

Answer 13

• purity
• new life in Christ

Question 14

What is the importance of becoming a full member at the Church? [4]

Answer 14

• spiritual maturity and personal commitment to faith
• strengthens the individual’s connection to the church community
• allows full participation in church life
• grants the right to be a godparent or sponsor for others