Confirmation questions Flashcards
the questions the Bishop will ask on Confirmation
Who is a Christian?
A follower of Jesus Christ.
When did you become a Christian?
At Baptism.
What is a Sacrament?
An outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace.
Purpose of the Sacraments?
Sanctify us, build up the Body of Christ, and give worship to God.
Do Sacraments always give grace?
Yes, if we receive them properly.
Sacraments of Initiation are?
Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation
What is meant by receiving the Sacraments properly?
A person should be in a state of grace - no mortal sin on your soul.
what is Confirmation
Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation by which baptized persons receive the gift of the
Holy Spirit enabling them to witness to Jesus
Christ both in word and deed.
Why are Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation called Sacraments of Initiation?
They celebrate Christian Initiation. It is through these visible actions that a person becomes a member of the Church.
Who is the Holy Spirit who comes to us in Confirmation?
God, the 3rd person of the Trinity, equal to the Father and the Son.
Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation
an increase in sanctifying grace, and a spiritual character that helps the
one who receives it to publicly profess and
defend the faith.
When did the Holy Spirit come up on the Apostles?
On Pentecost in the form of tongues of fire.
Usual minister of Confirmation?
A Bishop
Symbolism of Bishop’s hat and staff?
The Bishop’s hat is called a miter and it is a sign of his office. The staff is called a crozier and it
is a symbol of a shepherd caring for his sheep.
How does the Bishop confirm?
The Bishop extends his hands over those to be
confirmed, prays that they may receive the Holy
Spirit, anoints their foreheads with chrism in the
form of a cross
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
wisdom,
understanding, right judgment, courage,
knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe.
What does the Bishop say when he confirms?
As the Bishop anoints the forehead of the person to be confirmed, he says: Be sealed with the
Gift of the Holy Spirit. The candidate answers:
Amen. The Bishop then says: Peace be with you; and the
candidate answers: And with your Spirit.
What is chrism?
oil blessed by the Bishop on Holy
Thursday. It is a sign of the strength the Holy
Spirit gives us to carry out our mission for Jesus.
Why does the Bishop anoint the forehead with chrism in the shape of a cross?
to show that our mission as followers of Jesus Christ will sometimes be
difficult and we may have to suffer.
How should we prepare for Confirmation?
first of all by praying
to the Holy Spirit, participating in service
projects, and studying about our faith.
Why are there sponsors at Confirmation?
Sponsors present the person to be confirmed to the Bishop for anointing. They are also to help
and support the confirmed person in their daily
witness to Christ in their lives.
What is required to be a sponsor?
a person must
be at least 16 years of age and a practicing Catholic.
