1. Confirmation Celebrating Growth in the Spirit
What does it celebrate:
That the Holy Spirit operates in subtle ways
throughout people’s lives
It is one special moment when Christians
consciously acknowledge the presence of the Holy
Spirit and are given the fullness of the Spirit’s
grace
Caring people are recognized as bearers of God’s
spirit and “confirmers” of one another’s gifts

2. The Breath of God, the Holy Spirit, is an old Hebrew term meaning “wind” or “breath of God”
Confirmation gives us the seven (7) gifts of the Holy Spirit (see pages ):
Wisdom
Understanding
Right Judgment
Courage
Knowledge
Reverence
Wonder & Awe in God’s Presence

3. Who may be confirmed?
To be confirmed requires a person’s full intention and willingness. Besides being baptized and being of the age of discretion, a person must be:
Willing to profess the Catholic faith
In a state of grace, that is, forgiven of an
grave sins through Baptism and/or Penance
Intending to receive the sacrament, and
Willing to take on the role of a disciple of
Christ

4. Watch video “Catholic Confirmation” # 1 &
The Ritual of confirmation: its symbolic actions and words (see pages 166 – 170) :
The laying on of hands
Anointing with Chrism (the special consecrated oil also used in Baptism)
Watch video “Catholic Confirmation” # 1 &
2 and part of #3
Remember: Read the 1st ten pages of each chapter!
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