Confirmation Questions

Question 0

When did you become a Christian

Answer 0

When I received the sacrament of baptism

Question 1

Who is a Christian

Answer 1

A follower of Jesus Christ

Question 2

What is a sacrament?

Answer 2

Sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ. They are sacred actions of the church through which the life of the Holy Spirit is deepened into those who receive the sacrament

Question 3

What is the purpose of the sacraments?

Answer 3

To sanctify the church, build up the body of Christ, and give worship to God

Question 4

Do the sacraments always give grace

Answer 4

Yes, if you receive them with the right disposition

Question 5

To what group of sacraments does Confirmation belong?

Answer 5

Sacraments of initiation

Question 6

What is Confirmation?

Answer 6

Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to witness Jesus Christ in both word and in deed

Question 7

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Answer 7

The Holy Spirit is the third person person of the Blessed Trinity, equal to God the father and God the son.

Question 8

How does the Holy Spirit come to us in Confirmation?

Answer 8

Through the laying of the hands and anointing by the bishop who has the power to bestow the sacrament by being a successor to the apostles

Question 9

How does the Bishop confirm?

Answer 9

He lays his hands over those to be confirmed prays a special prayer and anoints the fore head with chrism oil in the form of a cross

Question 10

When did the apostles receive this outpouring of the Holy Spirit?

Answer 10

On Pentecost Sunday

Question 11

Describe the first Pentecost

Answer 11

The apostles were in a locked room and all of a sudden fire appeared above their heads and they could speak different languages to go out and teach about Jesus Christ

Question 12

What is chrism?

Answer 12

Oil made of olive oil and balm, blessed by the bishop on holy Thursday, a sign of strength to the church, and also used in baptism and holy orders

Question 13

What does the bishop say as he anoints the forehead with chrism?

Answer 13

Be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, to which we answer Amen.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the sign of peace which follows the anointing?

Answer 14

The sign of peace signifies our communion with the bishop and with all the faithful of the body of Christ

Question 15

Why does the bishop anoint the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross?

Answer 15

To remind is that we must openly profess our faith, never be ashamed of it, and if necessary be ready to die rather than deny it.

Question 16

What are the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Answer 16

Confirmation completes our initiation into the Body of Christ, roots us more deeply in the life of the Father and Jesus Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, and gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirt to spread and defend our faith.

Question 17

How often may Confirmation be received?

Answer 17

Like Baptism and Holy orders, it is only received once. It imprints on the soul a spiritual character or quality which can never be removed

Question 18

Should all Catholics be confirmed?

Answer 18

Yes. In order to be strengthened against the dangers of our faith and to be better prepared to live their commitment into the body of Christ.

Question 19

How should we prepare to receive Confirmation?

Answer 19

By living more faithfully, seeking ways to serve others, study more diligently the mysteries of our faith and the purpose and effects of the sacrament

Question 20

Why are there sponsors at Confirmation?

Answer 20

To companion the candidate for the sacrament, present the candidate to the bishop, and continue to support the confirmed in the practice of their catholic faith.

Question 21

What are the requirements to be a sponsor?

Answer 21

1. Sponsors must be 16 years old
2. Confirmed Catholics who actively practice their faith
3. Able to accept the duties of a sponsor

Question 22

What are the other Sacraments of Initiation?

Answer 22

Baptism and Holy Communion

Question 23

Name the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 23

Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of The Lord

Question 24

Name the fruits of the spirit.

Answer 24

Charity, joy, peaceful patience, kindness, goodness, mildness, long-suffering, faith, modesty, self-control, chastity

Question 25

What are the 4 distinguishing marks of the church?

Answer 25

One, holy, catholic, apostolic

Question 26

What are the theological virtues?

Answer 26

Faith, hope, and love

Question 27

What are the moral virtues?

Answer 27

Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance

Question 28

How are these sacraments visable signs of initiation?

Answer 28

Baptism- pouring of the water and words of the priest
Confirmation- through the anointing the Christian is strengthened in the life of the spirit
Eucharist- through the body and blood of Jesus Christ the Christian is nourished and sustained for life’s journey

Question 29

Name the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Name the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Answer 30

Charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, mildness, Long-Suffering, Faith, modesty, self-control, chastity.

Question 31

What are the 4 distinguishing marks of the church?

Answer 31

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

Question 32

What are the Theological Virtues?

Answer 32

Faith, Hope, Love

Question 33

What are the moral virtues?

Answer 33

Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance

Question 34

Name the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Answer 34

To admonish the sinner.
To instruct the ignorant.
To counsel the doubtful.
To comfort the sorrowing.
To bear wrong patiently.
To forgive all injuries.
To pray for the living and the dead.

Question 35

Name the Corporal Works of Mercy.

Answer 35

To feed the hungry.
To give drink to the thirsty.
To visit the imprisoned.
To cloth the naked.
To shelter the homeless.
To visit the sick.
To bury the dead.