Question | Answer |
chrism | mixture of olive oil and balm used in the Sacrament of Confirmation |
confirmation name | the name of a Saint chosen to be a protector and model for the confirmandi |
soldier of Christ | indicates how we must resist the attacks of our spiritual enemies and secure our victory over them by following and obeying the Lord |
Ruah (Hebrew) | breath/wind of God |
charism | special gift received from God |
confirmandi | a latin word for a confirmation candidate |
Theological Virtues are | three virtues infused into our souls by Gods. |
The three theological virtues are | faith, hope, and love. |
The virtue of faith | enables is to believe in God and all he revealed to us |
The virtue of hope | enables us to trust in God and the promise of eternal life |
The virtue of love | (charity) enables us to love God and all things, including our neighbor out of our love for God |
Gifts of the Holy Spirit include | wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord |
Gift of wisdom | enables us to judge concerning the things of God |
Gift of understanding | gives us insight into mysteries of Faith so that we may live by them (clarity and deepening of Faith) |
Gift of counsel | helps us to guide ourselves and others in practical matters (prudence) |
Gift of fortitude | enables us to do what is right and good despite obstacles (courage) |
Gift of knowledge | enables us to see God reflected in all creation (and treat them w/ respect) |
Gift of piety | disposes us to love and honor God above all things (reverence out of justice) |
Gift of fear of the Lord | helps us to respect God and desire to justice to please him |
Minister: | Bishop, Abbot, or Priest |
Matter: | Laying on the hand and anointing w/ Chrism on the forehead |
Form: | "(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" |
Describe the Rite of Confirmation | At episcopal mass -laying on of hands to invoke the Holy Spirit - Anointing with chrism oil with the words "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit." |
The symbolism of laying on of hands and anointing with oil | signifies the descent of the Holy Spirit upon confirmandi |
Three requirements of one who desires Confirmation | 1) have a sponsor 2) know Catholic Faith & duties of a Christian 3) anyone baptized, not yet confirmed |
Identify the minimal requirements of a Confirmation sponsor. | -must have received the sacraments of Initiation - god model of the Faith - purpose: to give spiritual support during the time of prepartion and after ceremony is over |
Symbolism of the oil | strength |
Symbolism of the balm | sweetness (achieved by virtue in our lives) |
Know that Confirmation is a scarament of charcter | cannot be repeated |
At least three effects of Confirmation | 1) indelible marks on the person 2) enables one to be more like Christ (the prophet, King, & priest) 3) makes one a more committed member of the Church |
At least two responsibilites of the newly Confirmed | 1) develop the ability to lead others to Christ 2) be willing to suffer for Christ and the Church |
Know four to six fruits of the Holy Spirit | joy, peace, patience, charity, faithfulness, modesty |
The Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles or others in scripture (Acts 8:14-17) | Peter and John went to Samaria and prayed for them, they had only been baptized in the Lord Jesus, but once Peter and John layed down their hands.. they received the Holy Spirit |