CONFIRMATION Main Ideas

Confirmation is often referred as the ________ of the ___________.

(a)  

The Holy Spirit's presence with God's People has been witnessed ______________.

• at Mass

• since New Testament exist

• throughout Salvation History

• On Pentecost

The Holy Spirit came to the Apostles on (a)   (the beginning of the Church).

From the time of Pentecost, the Apostles imparted on the newly baptized the gift of the Holy Spirit by ___________ of ___________.

(a)  

In the United States, it is celebrated any time between the age of discretion, and around _____ years old.

• 13

• 18

• 10

• 20

• 16

Who instituted the Sacrament of Confirmation?

• St Peter

• The Pope

• Jesus Christ

• God the Father

When does the bishop bless the Sacred Chrism?

• On Pentecost

• On an ordinary Mass

• On the Chrism Mass

• On the Easter Mass

Where and when does the Rite of Confirmation usually take place?

(a)  

Who is the ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation?

• The deacon

• The bishop

• The priest in charge of the Parish

• Any baptized person

Which two signs does perform the celebrant minister in the Sacrament of Confirmation over the confirmandi?

• lays his hands on them

• anoints them with Sacred Chrism

• spread holy water to the community

• anoint them with Catechumens Oil

• lites their candle