Confirmation Flashcards
How was the blessed trinity revealed?
Baptism- the father was the voice, the son was Jesus, the Holy Spirit was shown as a dove
transfiguration- God was the voice , the son in Jesus, the Holy Spirit in a shining cloud.
What did the ascension of Jesus signify?
This signified that from that moment toward Jesus is with the father and also with us forever, through the Holy Spirit.
What happened on Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit came to the apostles and other disciples and empowered them to proclaim the good news to the people in Jerusalem.
3,000 people were baptized into the church.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The third person of the blessed trinity
The Holy Spirit is called the gift
What is the essential rite of confirmation?
The anointing of the candidates forehead with sacred chrism together with the laying on of the ministers hand as he says “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”.
What does anointing mean?
To pour oil over someone to consecrate them.
What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of the lord
What are actual graces?
The urging from the Holy Spirit that help us to do good and to deepen our relationship with Christ.
Who were the Apostles?
Twelve men who shared Jesus’ mission in a special way (Jesus chose 12 men)
What is the meaning of Ascension?
Jesus’ return in all his glory to his father in heaven.
What is Baptism?
The sacrament in which we are freed from original sin, become children of god, and are welcomed into the church.
What is a bishop?
A man who has received the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders and continues the apostles mission of leadership and service.
What is the Blessed trinity?
The three divine persons in one god:god the father, god the son, and god the Holy Spirit.
What are Charisms?
Special gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit that are given for the building up of the church and for the good of all people.
What is Church?
The community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings.
Who are the disciples?
Men and women who traveled with Jesus, witnessed his healing and miracles, and heard his preachings.