The Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacraments Document #: TX002119

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacraments

Document #: TX002119

Jesus promised the coming of the Holy Spirit. 

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• The bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation.

The Rite of Confirmation

• When necessary, a priest may administer the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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• Know the Holy Spirit.

Preparing for Confirmation

• Recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in his actions and gifts.

• Be willing to follow the Holy Spirit’s inspirations.

• Have a sponsor who supports you in your growth.

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• The gathering ritual

Introductory Rites

• Candidates for Confirmation

• Sponsors, families, members of the congregation

• Bishop, parish priests, liturgical ministers

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• Listening to God’s Word and learning his will

The Liturgy of the Word

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• The bishop reads the name of each candidate.

The Presentation of the Candidates

• The bishop speaks to the candidates.

The Homily or Instruction

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• Renouncing Satan and all his works

• Professing our faith in God

The Renewal of Baptismal Promises

• A sign of the descent of the Holy Spirit

• “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.”

The Laying On of Hands

• Messiah means the “anointed one.”

• the essential Rite of Confirmation

• “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”

The Anointing with Sacred Chrism

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• Prayers for the newly confirmed and all of the Church

Prayers of the Faithful

• Several special prayers for the newly confirmed

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

What does it mean, in the Renewal of Baptismal Promises, to renounce Satan and all his works and all his empty promises?

Question 1

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What does it mean to be “sealed” with the Holy Spirit?

Question 2

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