Religion Chapter 8Religion Chapter 8

55thth Grade Grade

Mr. LowryMr. Lowry

Key Vocabulary WordsKey Vocabulary Words

ConfirmationConfirmation- receiving the Holy - receiving the Holy Spirit in a special way.Spirit in a special way.

PentecostPentecost- 50 Days after Easter.- 50 Days after Easter. On Pentecost the apostles were filled On Pentecost the apostles were filled

with the Holy Spirit. with the Holy Spirit. After they became filled with the After they became filled with the

Holy Spirit they went out to the Holy Spirit they went out to the crowds and told them about the risen crowds and told them about the risen Jesus and baptized them. Jesus and baptized them.

Symbols of the Holy SpiritSymbols of the Holy Spirit

1. Dove1. Dove 2. Fire2. Fire 3. Wind3. Wind

Sacrament of InitiationSacrament of Initiation

1. Baptism1. Baptism 2. Holy Eucharist2. Holy Eucharist 3. Confirmation3. Confirmation

Sacraments that use Chrism as Sacraments that use Chrism as apart of the Liturgy apart of the Liturgy

1. Baptism1. Baptism 2. Confirmation2. Confirmation 3. Anointing of the Sick3. Anointing of the Sick 4. Holy Orders4. Holy Orders

Important InformationImportant Information The whole parish can participate in the The whole parish can participate in the

preparation of confirmation by:preparation of confirmation by: 1. Pray with the candidates.1. Pray with the candidates.

2. Meet with the candidates to2. Meet with the candidates to talk about their faith.talk about their faith.3. Help the candidates find ways3. Help the candidates find ways

to serve together in the parish.to serve together in the parish. One thing that confirmation does for the One thing that confirmation does for the

catechumen is bring them closer to the God catechumen is bring them closer to the God and the church. and the church.

Important InformationImportant Information

To To anointanoint is to apply oil to someone as a is to apply oil to someone as a sign that God has chosen that person for a sign that God has chosen that person for a special mission.special mission.

Confirmation deepens the gift of grace we Confirmation deepens the gift of grace we first receive at first receive at BaptismBaptism. .

A A SponsorSponsor is a catholic who helps prepare is a catholic who helps prepare a candidate for Confirmation. They have a candidate for Confirmation. They have your back. your back.

The The Holy SpiritHoly Spirit came to the apostles at came to the apostles at Pentecost. Pentecost.