1. Confirmation Grade 5

2. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation Confirmation Necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. Necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. Seals our initiation into the Church Seals our initiation into the Church Call to serve others and our faith Call to serve others and our faith To pray as Jesus prayed To pray as Jesus prayed Love and serve God as Jesus did Love and serve God as Jesus did Follow the teachings of Jesus and His Church Follow the teachings of Jesus and His Church Spread the Good News Spread the Good News Work for the Church Work for the Church

3. Gifts of the Holy Spirit 7 Gifts Wisdom-Recognize God and the Christian way of life (ability to see things as they really are) Understanding-Clearly seeing the mysteries of our faith (your heart cares, listens, and forgives) Counsel-Guides us to make the right decisions (ability to make good decisions)

4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit Continued Knowledge-See God in all His creatures (ability to learn the faith and know the truth) Knowledge-See God in all His creatures (ability to learn the faith and know the truth) Fortitude (Courage)-To love God no matter what (courage to do what is right) Fortitude (Courage)-To love God no matter what (courage to do what is right) Piety (Reverance)-To love and show reverence to God (have a deep love for God and His creation) Piety (Reverance)-To love and show reverence to God (have a deep love for God and His creation) Fear of the Lord- Helps keep us from sin (understand the greatness of God and He is very near to us) Fear of the Lord- Helps keep us from sin (understand the greatness of God and He is very near to us)

5. RITE of Confirmation Presentation of the Candidates to the bishop Presentation of the Candidates to the bishop Homily Homily Renewal of Baptismal Promises Renewal of Baptismal Promises Laying on of hands and prayer over the candidates Laying on of hands and prayer over the candidates During this the gifts of the Holy Spirit are being “transferred” to you During this the gifts of the Holy Spirit are being “transferred” to you Anointing with chrism on the forehead in the form of the cross Anointing with chrism on the forehead in the form of the cross

6. Seal of the Holy Spirit When you receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, you are sealed as a member of the Church. When you receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, you are sealed as a member of the Church. A seal is a symbol of a person which means you belong to Jesus. A seal is a symbol of a person which means you belong to Jesus.

7. Fruits of the Holy Spirit Charity, Chastity, Faithfulness, Generosity, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Love, Modesty, Patience, Peace, and Self- Control Charity, Chastity, Faithfulness, Generosity, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Love, Modesty, Patience, Peace, and Self- Control

8. Different Roles in Confirmation Ordinary Minister-the bishop Ordinary Minister-the bishop Crosier- the staff carried by the bishop to signify his pastoral function. Crosier- the staff carried by the bishop to signify his pastoral function. Miter- special headdress worn to signify the office of the pope, cardinal, or bishop. Miter- special headdress worn to signify the office of the pope, cardinal, or bishop. Confirmation Candidates Confirmation Candidates Sponsors Sponsors Provide spiritual help for the Candidates preparing for Confirmation and presents you to the bishop. Provide spiritual help for the Candidates preparing for Confirmation and presents you to the bishop. Requirements: Requirements: Should be at least 16 years of age Should be at least 16 years of age Practicing Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Initiation. Practicing Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Initiation.