CONFIRMATION
CONFIRMATION
 Receive
the Holy Spirit in a special way
 Make us grow in faith, hope, and charity
which we received in Baptism
 Render us more firm in faith & religious
duties to live a model life
 Make strong & perfect Christian so that
we become a witness & soldier of Christ
(resist attacks of and secure victory over spiritual enemies)
Confirmation
Receive in state of grace (no mortal sin)
 Imprint a spiritual mark on the soul
 Receive only one time
 Not necessary for salvation but command
obliging to receive
 A sin if neglect
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PREPARATION FOR
CONFIRMATION
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Study chief mysteries of faith (know the laws
and the command of Christ)
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Duties of Christians
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Nature and effect of sacrament
Outward Signs
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Extent of hand and pray to receive the Holy Spirit
Anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a
cross
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and practice catholic faith
Established by Christ
Taught by Apostles
Died for by Martyrs
Brought true civilization
Truly reform and preserve public & private morals
 Never
be ashamed of it
 Rather die than deny it
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Slight blow on the cheek by bishop to remind to be
ready to suffer for Christ
EFFECTS OF CONFIRMATION
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Increase sanctifying grace
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Strengthening of faith
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of the Lord
12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit
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Charity
Joy
Peace
Patience
Benignity
Goodness
Long-suffering
Mildness
Faith
Modesty
Continence
Chastity
8 BEATITUDES
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A portion of Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount
Hold out a promised reward to those who
practice the virtues
Chief features in Christ’s own earthly life
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poverty in His birth, life and death
meekness in His teaching
sorrow at all times
sought to do good
showed mercy to all
recommended chastity
brought peace
patiently endured suffering
8 BEATITUDES
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Poor in spirit
Meek
Mourners
Hunger and thirst after justice
Merciful
Clean of heart
Peacemaker
Persecuted for justice' sake
MEANING AND USE OF BEATITUDES
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embrace whatever pertains to the perfection
of Christian life
invite us to the practice of the highest
Christian virtues
promise the same reward, namely,
sanctifying grace in this life and eternal glory
in the next
offer us encouragement and consolation for
every trial and affliction
SPONSOR
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Necessary
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Good character as in baptism due to same
duties and responsibilities
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Spiritual relationship not impediment to
marriage