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Confirmation
| Question | A follower of Jesus |
|---|---|
| When did you become a Christian? | I became a Christian at Baptism. |
| Who is a Christian? | A follower of Jesus. |
| What is a sacrament? | A sacrament is a visible sign given to us by Christ. |
| How many sacraments are there? | 7 |
| What are the seven sacraments? | Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. |
| What is the purpose of the Sacraments? | The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify us. |
| Which sacraments are called the Sacraments of Initiation? | Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. |
| Why are Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist called Sacraments of Initiation? | Because it is through these visible actions that we become members of the Church. |
| How are the Sacraments of Initiation visible signs of Initiation? | Christians are reborn in baptism, strengthened in confirmation, and sustained by the food of the Eucharist. |
| Do sacraments always give grace? | Yes, the Sacraments always give grace if we receive them with the right character. |
| What is Confirmation? | Confirmation is the sacrament that strengthens and continues baptism. |
| Who is the Holy Spirit who comes from Confirmation? | The Holy Spirit who comes to us in confirmation is the third person of the Blessed Trinity. |
| Is the Holy Spirit God? | Yes, the Holy Spirit is God. |
| Is the Holy Spirit equal to the Father and the Son? | Yes, the Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and Son. |
| How does the Holy Spirit come to us in Confirmation? | The Bishop extends his hands over those to be confirmed and prays that they receive the Holy Spirit. |
| What is Chrism? | Chrism is oil, blessed by the bishop. |
| Why does the Bishop anoint the forehead with Chrism in the form of a cross? | To remind us that we must openly profess and practice our faith, and never be ashamed of it. |
| How does the Sacrament of Confirmation change us? | It gives us the power to publicly profess and defend our faith. It also increases our sanctifying grace. |
| How often is Confirmation received? | Confirmation is received only once. |
| Why can Confirmation, Baptism, and Holy Orders are received only once? | Because they imprint on the soul a spirited mark, called a character which lasts forever. |
| What is the character of Confirmation? | A spiritual mark that signifies we are witnesses to Christ and a defender of faith. |
| What special preparation should we make to receive Confirmation? | We should pray, serve others, and learn more about our Faith and our duties of a sponsor. |
| What is required to be a sponsor at Confirmation? | Be a practicing Catholic, confirmed, and able to fulfill their duties of a sponsor. |
| Why are there sponsors at Confirmation? | Sponsors present us to the Bishops for Anointing. They help and encourage us to learn more about Christ and to include Him in our daily lives. |
| What is the Pentecost? | The Pentecost is the Christian feast that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles fifty days after Jesus' resurrection. |
| In what for did the Holy Spirit come upon the Apostles at the First Pentecost? | In the form of tongues of fire. |
| Name the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. | Wisdom, Understanding, right judgment, knowledge, courage, reverence, wonder and awe. |