Confirmation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Confirmation?
A
- last sacrament of initiation
- 12-13
- lead by the Bishop
- Candidates choose a saint’s name and a sponsor
- gifts of the Holy Spirit are received and experienced deeper
- divine life of the Trinity
2
Q
Parts/rituals
A
- Homily (reminding us of God)
- Renewal of Baptismal promises
- Laying of hands (apostolic succession, receiving the Holy Spirit)
- Anointing with the Oil of Chrism (also used in Baptism, seals us with the Holy Spirit, cross on forehead)
- Prayer of Confirmation
3
Q
Symbols
A
Dove - peace
Bishop’s Mitre and Crozier
Laying of hands
Fire - Pentecost, Holy Spirit
Oil of Chrism
4
Q
Scripture references - Acts 8:17
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17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
5
Q
Scripture references - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
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21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
