What is

confirmation?

Confirmation is one of
the three sacraments
of initiation.
Confirmation is known
as Christmation by
the Eastern Catholic
churches in
communion with
Rome.
Misconceptions about
Confirmation
 Confirmation is not
something one
does in order to
 graduate.
Confirmation is not
something one does
just to get married
 in the Catholic
Church
Confirmation cannot
 be reduced to a rite
of passage.
Confirmation is not
a cultural
celebration or
party.
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a Sacramenton
 Confirmation is

(Holy Mystery):
 As a sacrament it
communicates and
reveals communion
his grace.
with God and
 Confirmation confers a
sacramental
character that cannot
be erased
that and
predisposes the
Christian person to
receive the very life of
God, and his divine
protection.
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 Confirmation
on
completes
 the baptismal grace.
The Christian
participates now fully
in the body of Christ
with rights an
 obligations of a
spiritual and
temporal character.
The Confirmed person
is compelled to
witness the Christian
faith with conviction
by word and deeds.
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on
 Confirmation
perpetuates
(keeps alive)
the grace of
 Pentecost.
In other words, the
action and
presence of the
Holy Spirit
manifested in our
lives’ character,
words and actions.
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on
 Confirmation has
a Messianic
(salvific)
 character.
Christ (messiah)
promised to send
 his Spirit.
This promise
was fulfilled at
Easter Sunday
and at
Pentecost.
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on
 At confirmation we
receive the Holy
Spirit, The paraclete,
 the advocate.
To help us continue
 the mission of our
Lord.
 To strengthen
our baptismal
faith
To guide us toward
the truth.
 The Mission of Christ our
Mission
 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me to bring
glad tidings to the poor. He has sent
me to proclaim liberty to captives
and recovery of sight to the blind, to
let the oppressed go free, and to
proclaim a year acceptable to the
Lord.” Luke 4: 18-19
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on
 Like Christ,
 We are anointed
 (chosen)
Eastern Catholics use
the word Chrismation
instead of
confirmation to
highlight this
important aspect. The
word Chrismation like
the word Christian
comes from Christ
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on
 Like Christ,
 We are anointed to
proclaim the good
newsof the
Kingdom of God
( to be witnesses)
 How to be a
witness?
 Become involve in your community of faith
(parish), through its different ministries.
 Be a role model of faith to your family, friends
and your community.
 Share your faith with your co-workers and
 friends.
Support social justice (listen to the Pope and the
prejudice, wages,
bishop’s call right change
for social to life, abortion,
in society on areas
euthanasia
such: racism,among others).
 Get to know your Catholic faith, the
scriptures.
 What does Confirmation
involve?
 Confirmation involves  Confirmation
a mature faith ( a
desire to grow in the involves a sharing
of God).
knowledge of this gift of faith
 Confirmation involves
a commitment to with others.
one’s faith (Church)
 Confirmation
involves a
commitment to
know morepractices
teachings, about
our faith’ s
tradition
and
s.
What is the faith of the
Church?
 The celebration of
Confirmation
celebrates the faith
of the Church in the
power of the Holy
Spirit given to us at
 Pentecost.
The Power of the Holy
Spirit is life
transforming.
 Acts 2: 1-
13
 Questio
ns
 What is one thing you would like
to see changed in your heart?

 What is one change you would like

to see in the world?
 How does the Spirit of God
act in us?
 The Spirit of God is
given to us through
the sacraments of
initiation.
 We believe the Holy

Spirit:

A.Lives in us

B.Act through us

C.Assist us
D.Strenghten us
E.Guide us
 Questio
n
 During difficult times or choices in
life how do you experience the
presence or guidance of The Holy
Spirit?
How Is the Spirit present in
the life of Jesus?
 A.Through his birth
( Jesus was
conceived by the
 power of Holy Spirit)
B.At his baptism, Jesus
was anointed and
 revealed as God’s son.
C.In his preaching, Jesus
revealed that the Spirit
was upon him
 (D.Matthew 3: 13- 17)
In his actions:
forgiveness,
miracles,
healings,
exorcism.
 How is the Spirit present in
our lives?
 A.In our baptism ( we are
marked forever)
 B.In our confirmation
( We are anointed and
filled with the gifts of
 the Holy Spirit)
C.In our daily lives ( We
are strengthened
through the
 sacraments and the
Lords’ divine protection.
 E.In our actions ( our
D. Through
good deedsthe gift ofGod
toward
and faith
neighbor)
 F.In the Truth (When we
practice honesty and
justice)
How is the Spirit tied to the
mission of Christ?
 The Spirit helps us
carry on the mission
of Christ.
 The Spirit inspires us
to follow Christ’s
teachings
 The Spirit help us
promote and live the
Kingdom of God
through love, peace,
and justice
 Questio
n
 In what concrete ways are you
bringing the Kingdom of God closer
to the men and women of today?
 What is
Pentecost?
 Pentecost is the
of the Holy
feast
 Spirit
On Pentecost
the disciples of
Jesus were filled
with the Holy
 Spirit
The Church’s
mission began on
Pentecost
 Before
Pentecost
 A. The disciples of
Jesus
were
 afraid.
B. The disciples of
Jesus were
 discouraged
C. The disciples of
Jesus were
 disappointed
D. The disciples of
Jesus were
 confused.
John
20:19
 After
Pentecost
 A. The disciples were
no longer afraid of
persecuti
 on
B. The disciples
the
recovered
 faith
C. The disciples
were ready to
continue what
 Jesus
D. Thestarted
disciples
were clear about
God and his will.
 The effects of
Confirmation
 A.Courage : mental strength
 B. Hope: Positive outlook on life

 C.Strength: Power to conquer temptation

 D. Purpose: Direction and meaning in life

 E.Peace: the strength to overcome anxiety

and fear.
 F. Grace: The power to do God’s will

 G.Truth: The power to do and follow

what is right and true.
 Questio
ns
 How do you allow the grace of
Confirmation to shape your life and
your mission?
 How is the Sacrament of
Confirmation celebrated?
 The sacrament
is celebrated
through the
anointing with
chrism on the
forehea
 d.
And the lying on
of hands
 And the words:
sealed with the gift
Be
of the Holy Spirit
 How is confirmation
celebrated in the
 Confirmation
East?
celebrated
is
after
 baptism
In the East
confirmation is
as
known
Chrismation
 How is Confirmation
celebrated in the
 In the West
West?
Confirmation
is
delayed to a
later date.
 In the West
Confirmation does
not
follow baptism
(only in some
exceptions).
 Why are we anointed with
Chrism?
 Anointing with oil,
has been the
practice for
confirmation since
the early Church.
Chrism is
 connected to the
word
we canChrist,
spread the
“anointedofone”
Kingdom God on
this earth.
We are anointed so
that
 What is oil a symbol
of?
 Oil is a symbol of
strength and
 healing
In the sacrament
of confirmation
receive strength to
we
be witnesses of
Christ resurrected,
and to do what is
right and good.
 What is the meaning of the
different oils?
 Oil of
Catechumens =
cleansing and
strengthening
 Oil of the sick =

healing and comfort

 Chrism = consecration

(made holy) and

service
 Can Confirmation be
repeated?
 NO, Like baptism
confirmation is
only received
once.
What happens at
Confirmation?
 The Christians
received a
spiritual seal,
our soul is
marked with
the Holy Spirit
and his

strength.
2 Corinthians 1: 21-
22
 Who is the minister of
Confirmation?
 The original minister
of confirmation is the
 Bishop
Only the bishop can
delegate (appoint) a
priest to confirm in his
name on special
 occasions or
circumstances.
In the Eastern
Churches priest can
confirm infants after
baptism.
What is the role of the
sponsor?
 The role of the
sponsor is to help the
one
confirmed
being remain firm
and strong in the
 faith.
Sponsors are role
models of faith,
their task is to give
inspiration
support andto those
living the Christian
faith.
 Questio
n
 Who are
your
role
models
of faith?
 Confirmation
Name
 A name is chosen
(optional) to
remind
us of
 baptism.
A new name is a
of a new life
sign
and a new way
of living.
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