Why is the Holy Spiritrepresented by the colour red?

Sacrament of Confirmation

L.O.1. Know the key features of

Confirmation ceremony2. Understand the meaning

of the symbols3. Explain importance of

Confirmation for Catholics

The Holy SpiritWhere in the New Testament does the Holy Spirit come down?

In both cases, what did the Holy Spirit encourage Jesus / the Apostles to start doing?

Led by the Spirit

Galatians 5:16-25 compares two kinds of people – those who are led by the spirit, with those who are not.

–What is the difference?–How is receiving the Holy Spirit

going to help you ?

What do these teenagers think is the point of Confirmation?

• Confirmation Ceremony Video

• strength & courage to be a witness to the Christian faith (be spirit led) by a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit

• the believer’s mature decision to commit to Christ and the Church

How do the Candidates prepare for their Confirmation?

What happens during confirmation? Match up the event with the reason.

Event ReasonConfirmation happens during mass, after the Gospel and Bishop’s homily (which explains why confirmation is important).

To show the descent of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The candidate renew their baptismal vows.

This is the point at which the candidate is confirmed and receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Bishop then lays his hands over the candidate, praying.

This helps to make the congregation a part of what is happening

The candidate kneels before the Bishop. The sponsor puts his right hand on the shoulder of the candidate.

To show that believing in the Christian faith, and being part of the Church is the candidate’s own choice.

The bishop anoints the candidates forehead with the oil of Chrism, using the sign of the cross and saying, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

This shows the gift of peace that Christ brings.

The Bishop says “peace be with you.” The candidate replies, “and also with you”.

This shows that the confirmed will have the support of a mentor.

Watch the video again. Which of the ceremony events did you spot?

Which of the words below go together?(may be more than one possibility for each)

Laying on of hands Oil of ChrismMass

Sponsor Anointed Re-commitment to baptism

Strength to witnessCatechist

shoulder

Solemn promises

Confirmation classes

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Candidates Bishop

Descent of Holy Spirit