Confirmation Flashcards
Who was Holy Spirit sent to and why?
sent to the Apostles to empower them to fulfill the mission Jesus
When does the Holy Spirit come to us?
When we read scripture, pray, or ask for guidance/inspiration/courage
What are the sacraments of initiation
Baptism
Communion
Confirmation
Vocation
State in life; how you serve god
Rite
Religious act or ceremony
What are some effects of confirmation
Unites us with the church
Increases gifts of the Holy Spirit
Makes us fully Catholic
Makes us able to defend The faith
Who administers confirmation
Bishop
What does renewing our baptismal promises show?
How confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism
What does the bishop extending his hand mean
We receive the Holy Spirit
What does the anointing with chrism show
We are united with the anointed one (Christ)
What does it mean when the Bishop says “be sealed w/ the Holy Spirit”
We are given a permanent mark
What does a sponsor do
Encourages u in ur faith; advocate for you at the sacrament
Gifts v fruits of the holy spirit
We are given the
gifts of the Holy Spirit to live a virtuous and holy life - We should use our gifts to show the fruit of the Holy Spirit
What is wisdom
Makes us aware of the long-term consequences of our decisions
What is understanding
We comprehend how to live our life as a follower of Christ