Confirmation - Chapter 1 Flashcards

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1
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Jesus assures his disciples that he won’t leave them orphans. he promised to send them ____________ to be with them always.

A

God the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity.

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The Bible teaches us that from the beginning of creation, _________________, and that God will _______________.

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the spirit of God formed the Earth and all its surroundings

always be with us

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3
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In the Old Testament, the word for “spirit” is the Hebrew word ruah, which can be translated as

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wind or breath

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4
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With the help of God’s Spirit, who helps the Hebrew people out of Egypt to freedom?

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Moses

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In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit comes to Mary as she answers the call to _____________

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be the mother of Jesus, the Son of God.

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6
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In what form does the Holy Spirit appear during Jesus’ baptism?

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a dove

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In the Gospel of John, Jesus calls on the ___________ to be his friends’ advocate and remain with them.

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Spirit of Truth

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In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is led by the Spirit into ________

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the desert to pray.

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9
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The Holy Spirit comes on ______________ after _________________.

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Pentecost

Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension

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10
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The Spirit fills the disciples with __________ and gives them _________________.

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grace

the courage to proclaim Jesus to the world

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What is grace?

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The gift of God that helps us live as he wants us to live.

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12
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The Spirit helps us understand _______________

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what God is calling us to do.

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13
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The mission of _________ and ___________ are inseparable.

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Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Whenever God sends his Son, he always sends his Spirit.

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14
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Stewardship is

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using your talents and resources to help others around the world.

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15
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Who is God?

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Our Father, who created the universe from nothing to express his love for us.

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16
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Who is Jesus?

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The Son of God who came to us as the Savior and Redeemer to reunite us with God and restore the relationship we broke by our sin.

17
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Who is the Holy Spirit?

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The Advocate whom Jesus sent to be with us always.

18
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What does the Holy Spirit do?

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Helps us learn what Jesus means to us and gives us grace to act as Jesus did.

19
Q

How does the Holy Spirit give meaning to our lives?

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Helps us know we are loved and shows us how to love others

20
Q

The Holy Spirit helps us become part of a community called

A

the Church or the Body of Christ

21
Q

During Baptism, you were given your

A

Christian name

22
Q

During confirmation, you can choose the name of _______ to ________

A

a Saint or Holy Person

be your model of Christian life

23
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What does Water signify?

A

Regeneration and Renewal by the Holy Spirit in Baptism, which is necessary in Salvation

24
Q

Messiah is the Hebrew word for

A

anointed one

25
Q

Christ is from _____ and means _______

A

Greek

anointed one

26
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Who is the Messiah?

A

Jesus

27
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Who anointed Jesus?

A

The Holy Spirit

28
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Anointing with oil is identified with

A

The Holy Spirit

29
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Fire symbolizes

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the transforming energy of the Holy Spirit

30
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Dove is a symbol of

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the Holy Spirit

31
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Wind is a symbol of

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The Holy Spirit - we cannot see the wind, but we can feel it.

32
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The wind calls attention to ___________ breathing ___________

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The Holy Spirit

life into the church

33
Q

What are you preparing to receive in the sacrament of Confirmation?

A

a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit

34
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Confirmation gives us

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the strength to live out and act on our beliefs.

35
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During the Last Supper, Jesus promised to ask God the Father to send them another ADVOCATE. What is an advocate?

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It comes from a greek word meaning lawyer. It also means mediator, intercessor, comforter or consoler.