Confirmation

Question 1

what are the biblical origins of confirmation?

Answer 1

At last supper, jesus said he will send the holy spirit to his discipline
10 days later at pentecost(Jewish feast day) all gathered and then…
Strong gusts of wind, and tongues of fire floats above the disciples
→ reach new level of spiritual power

Question 2

What is the role of a Confirmation sponsor?

Answer 2

To guide and mentor the confirmand

Question 3

What is said when the bishop anoints the confirmand with chrism?

Answer 3

“Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Question 4

Process of the confirmation?

Answer 4

1) renew the vows
-> reject evil and confirm faith
2) Laying of the hands
-> bishops calls down the holy spirit
3) Anointing
-> using oil(blessed on holy thursday)
4) sign of peace
“Go in peace”

Question 5

what is chrism?

Answer 5

sacred oil

Question 6

What was the reason the Apostles prayed for new believers in Sumeria?

Answer 6

Only baptized, havent received the holy spirit

Question 7

Which book of the Bible describes Pentecost?

Answer 7

Acts of the Apostles

Question 8

What are the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit given in Confirmation?

Answer 8

Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the
Lord

Question 9

Why is Confirmation called a “personal Pentecost”?

Answer 9

It marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, like at Pentecost

Question 10

What is the ultimate purpose of the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Answer 10

to bring peace and unity in the church