confirmation Flashcards
is described by Vatican II in terms of its two essential characteristics: closer union
with the Church, and strengthening and empowerment by the Holy Spirit to actively spread the Faith.
Confirmation
Faith. By the
sacrament of Confirmation, the faithful are more
perfectly bound to the Church
endowed with the
special strength of the Holy Spirit.
Yet, there is a certain scriptural
basis in distinguishing the bestowal of the Holy Spirit through water-Baptism and by the
“laying on of hands.”
“Chrismation” meaning
meaning “anointing with
chrism”.
meaning “anointing with
chrism”.
“Chrismation”
This laying on of hands is rightly
considered by Catholic Tradition as the origin of the sacrament of
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is conferred by
“anointing with holy Chrism on the forehead,
words utterd by bishop while administering the sacrament
be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit’
be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit’ ______ was signified healing, purification and
strengthening, but most of all empowerment.
Anointing
In the New Testament Christ is the
“Anointed One,”
who is the “Anointed One,” perfectly fulfilling
through the power of the Holy Spirit the triple role
of Prophet, Priest and Servant-King.
Christ
The ordinary minister of Confirmation is the
Bishop
who is successor of the apostles,
Bishop
Orders. The Bishop’s administering demonstrates the effect of Confirmation: to
unite the
confirmed more closely to the Church, to her apostolic origins, and to her mission of bearing witness to
Christ.
However, for grave reasons, the Bishop may delegate to ________ the faculty to administer
the sacrament.
priests
main effect of Confirmation is to
strengthen and confirm the grace of Baptism
to strengthen and confirm the grace of Baptism This means
a more intense sharing in the mission of Christ and of the Church,
Confirmation empowering the confirmed to be
public
witnesses
5 kinds of witnessing
witness to the Kingdom of God and God’s power
witness to Jesus the Christ, as the unique Savior of all;
witness to the freedom from the slavery of sin brought by God’s presence through Christ
witness to the love of God, Father, Risen Incarnate Son, and Spirit, by loving service of others
witness to Christ’s real presence in the Christian community,
This witness flows from the permanent_____ imprinted on those confirmed by the Sacrament
“character”
the sign that Jesus Christ has marked a Christian with the seal of his
Spirit by clothing him with power from on high so that he may be his witness.
indelible
spiritual mark, the "character,"
Qualities of Christian Witness
-personal knowledge, awareness, and experience of Christ in their daily lives;
* strong and enthusiastic Christian convictions and active commitment to Christ and the Church;
* a basic grounding in Scripture, Church teaching and fundamental human experience;
* the human leadership qualities of honesty and integrity that inspire confidence
- the courage to suffer and risk for the Kingdom of God.
postpone it further to young
adulthood.
the age of discretion.
the Baptized One,
Jesus
