Confirmation Dictionary—Meaning of the English word—TO CONFIRM

Confirmation A.Dictionary definition of the term- attest to the truth of, assure the certainty of,

Confirmation A.Dictionary definition of the term- attest to the truth of, assure the certainty of, validate; ratify, verify, substantiate, prove, establish,

Confirmation A.Dictionary definition of the term- attest to the truth of, assure the certainty of, validate; ratify, verify, substantiate, prove, establish, provide evidence to support a claim; make one more strictly obligated to honor the committment

CONFIRMATION A.Dictionary definition of the term- attest to the truth of, assure the certainty of, validate; ratify, verify, substantiate, prove, establish, provide evidence to support a claim; make one more strictly obligated to honor the committment Secular Examples

Confirmation A. Dictionary definition of the word CONFIRM attest to the truth of, assure the certainty of, validate; ratify, verify, substantiate, prove, establish, provide evidence to support a claim; make one more strictly obligated to honor the committment B. Secular Examples of Confirmation –Doctors/Dentist Appointments; Reservations –Initial agreement (scheduled day/time) –CONFIRMATION (app’t card/post card/phone call)

Confirmation A. Dictionary Definition of the word-CONFIRM B. Secular Examples of Confirmation BAPTISMC. Sacrament of Confirmation -assure the certainty of, attest to the truth of, ratify, strengthen, make firm, validate, substantiate, verify, authenticate BAPTISM –(membership into the faith community, the Church, the Body of Christ)

Confirmation D. Text questions 1,2,4,5,10,11,12 E. WHEN –Older Children/Adults—Easter Vigil’s Liturgy of Initiation (Baptism—Confirmation— Eucharist) –*In the case of those who were baptized as infants

Confirmation E. When –EACH DIOCESAN BISHOP IS ALLOWED TO DETERMINE THE TIMING OF CONFIRMATION FOR HIS DIOCESE. –For ROCHESTER:

Confirmation E. - a moment in time to formalize, ritualize (celebrates a reality which already exists)— MATURING FAITH (help comes from God’s own Holy Spirit and the vibrant faith community that the individual is already a part of—leading to FULL COMMUNION with Christ/others/the Church. RESTORED ORDER*- Baptism-Confirmation- Eucharist *UNLESS THE LOCAL Bishop sets alternate standards for Confirmation

Confirmation A. Meaning B. Secular Examples C. WHAT (connection with Baptism) D. Text Questions 1,2,4,5,10,11,12 E. WHEN F. WHO any baptized Christian over the age of reason -- when that individual is READY to attest to the truth of/assure the certainty of their membership *Local Bishop may make additional requirements regarding eligibility for Confirmation

Confirmation F. WHO –Confirmand –Presider-the Bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation, any priest who baptizes can confirm and welcome into full communion an adult/child of catechetical age –Sponsor Fully initiated practicing Roman Catholic who models living Christian life, fully participating in the process before/during/after –COMMUNITY – whole church celebrates confirmation

Confirmation G. HOW (Form and Matter of the Sacrament) --Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit –Anointing with Chrism Oil Sealing, protection Singling out, specially designating Kingship Connection with the larger church

Confirmation H. Gifts of the Holy Spirit –Wisdom –Understanding –Knowledge –Right Judgment –Courage –Piety –“Fear of the Lord” / Wonder and Awe

Holy Spirit Scripture Exercise A. Is 61:1-3, 6, 8-9 Spirit –because Lord has anointed—effects: ministering to needs of others—set apart as MODEL—be priests in order to act, serve--ALL B. Ez 36:24-28 set apart, sprinkled with water—a new SPIRIT derives from this/comes from God—in order to guide behavior

Holy Spirit Scripture Exercise C. Joel 2:23; 3:1-3 God pours out God’s SPIRIT on all—results: prophecy, dreams, visions D. Jn 14: faithful ones receive the ADVOCATE (the Spirit of truth)—will remain with you, be in you but won’t be recognized by the world—even rejected.

Holy Spirit Scripture Exercise E. Acts 2:1-6 PENTECOST, tongues of fire on 12; filled with the Holy Spirit enabling them to proclaim the good news to “all the world” F. Acts 19:1-6 Paul asks Ephesian Christians Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?—NO/unaware BAPTISM BY JOHN IN THE JORDAN = DIFFERENT— BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS.—Paul laid hands on them—given the HOLY SPIRIT G. Mk 1:9-11 Jesus bapt in Jordan by John—out of the water and the SPIRIT like a dove descends upon him, voice ID

Holy Spirit Scripture Exercise H. Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 SAVED/peace with God-- JESUS--- FAITH--- SPIRIT I. Rom 8:14-17 For those led by the SPIRIT of God=children of God=heirs of God=so was Christ—so we share in Christ’s suffering and his glory

Holy Spirit Scripture Exercise J. Eph 4:1-6 Paul advises living in a manner worthy of the call received---preserving a UNITY of the SPIRIT ONE BODY ONE SPIRIT ONE LORD ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM ONE GOD & FATHER OF ALL (Spirit then leads us to true comm/union) K. Mt 16:24-27 conditions of discipleship: deny self, take up cross, follow Christ; lose life to save it, Son of Man will come in Father’s glory-repay all according to conduct; a COST L. Jn 15: expect to suffer for the sake of Christ; ADVOCATE comes—sent by Jesus from the Father; So do the work of the Spirit in living the gospel—cope with suffering but also share in glory!

Confirmation Text Questions 1. (158) “…full outpouring of the Spirit bringing baptismal grace to completion…” “…one moment when we consciously acknowledge the presence of the Spirit…” 2. (161, 165) A. Young people—prep. Program (modeled after catechumenate) READINESS; diocesan age—intention, willingness. B. Easter Vigil between Baptism & First Eucharist

Confirmation Text Questions 4. Bishop = successor to apostles/”…vivid sign of full incorporation into the Church handed down from Jesus’ time” 5. WISDOM; UNDERSTANDING; KNOWLEDGE; RIGHT JUDGEMENT; COURAGE; REVERENCE, “WONDER & AWE”

Confirmation Text Questions 10. Laying on of Hands; Anointing with Chrism; “Be Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” 11. A. Laying on of Hands = authority/power/invocation of the Spirit + singling out/special designation/ Blessing B. Bishop extends hands over gathered assembly; touch confirmand 12. Chrism= consecrating, Kingship; right thumb/sign of the cross, “Be Sealed…” sign of peace