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CONFIRMATIONI. OBJECTIVES

II. WHAT IS CONFRIMATION?

III. EFFECTS OF CONFIRMATION

IV. HOW IS THE SACRAMENT OF CONFRIMATION

CELBRATED?

V. WHO IS THE MINISTER OF THE CONFIRMATION/

VI. WHO CAN BE CONFRIMED?

VII.SPONSORS

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I. OBJECTIVES

To have a closer union with the church and be enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.

To be aware of our duty as witnesses of Christ and be obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.

To be able to have a sound understanding of the Holy Spirit, particularly in the spirit’s joint mission with the incarnate son.

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II. WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?

The word Confirmation comes from the Latin word “confirmatio” which means “a strengthening”.

Is the sacrament of spiritual strengthening through a special conferral of the Holy Spirit for those who have already received spiritual regeneration in Baptism.

is a rite of initiation in Christian churches, normally carried out through anointing and/or the laying on of hands and prayer for the purpose of bestowing the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

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The Sacrament of Myron, also known as the Holy Anointment, or the Sacrament of Confirmation. The word ‘Myron’ is a Greek word which means ‘ointment’ or ‘fragrant perfume’.

Confirmation confers a sacramental character that cannot be erased and that predisposes the Christian person to receive the very life of God, and his divine protection.

Confirmation perpetuates (keeps alive) the grace of Pentecost.

Confirmation has a Messianic (salvific) character.

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III. EFFECTSA. Courage : mental strength

B. Hope: Positive outlook on life

C. Strength: Power to conquer temptation

D. Purpose: Direction and meaning in life

E. Peace: the strength to overcome anxiety and fear.

F. Grace: The power to do God’s will

G. Truth: The power to do and follow what is right and true.

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THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. WISDOM

2. UNDERSTANDING

3. COUNSEL

4. FORTITUDE

5. KNOWLEDGE

6. PIETY

7. FEAR OF THE LORD

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IV. HOW IS THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION CELEBRATED?

The sacrament is celebrated through the anointing with chrism on the forehead.

And the lying on of handsAnd the words: Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit

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V. WHO IS THE MINISTER OF CONFIRMATION?

The original minister of confirmation is the BishopOnly the bishop can delegate (appoint) a priest to

confirm in his name on special occasions or circumstances.

In the Eastern Churches priest can confirm infants after baptism.

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VI. WHO CAN BE CONFIRMED?

Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a unity, it follows that "the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time," for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete

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HOW DOES ONE GET CONFIRMED THEN?

The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words:

All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

by water and the Holy Spirit

you freed your sons and daughters from sin

and gave them new life.

Send your Holy Spirit upon them

to be their helper and guide.

Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of right judgment and courage,

the spirit of knowledge and reverence.

Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

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CAN CONFIRMATION BE REPEATED?

NO, Like baptism confirmation is only received once.

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VII. SPONSORS The role of the sponsor is to help the one being

confirmed remain firm and strong in the faith.

Sponsors are role models of faith, their task is to give support and inspiration to those living the Christian faith.

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The End

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