Understanding the Sacraments of Confirmation

What is a Sacrament?

• An outward sign of an inward grace

• A physical object used in rituals

• A type of prayer

• A religious holiday

What are the three Rites of Initiation in the Catholic Church?

• Arriving late, kneeling at the wrong time, and cursing in the parking lot

• Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion

• Confession, Eucharist, and Marriage

• Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick, and Reconciliation

During a Sunday school class, Sophia asks her teacher, "Who instituted the Sacraments?" What is the correct answer?

• Jesus

• The Apostles

• The Pope

• The Bishops

What did Jesus promise to send his disciples at the Last Supper?

• The Holy Spirit

• More food

• New clothes

• A new home

What significant event happened on Pentecost?

• The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and Mary with tongues of fire

• Jesus ascended into heaven

• Mary was born

• The Apostles went home

Which Sacrament is often called a 'personal Pentecost'?

• Baptism

• Holy Communion

• Confirmation

• Reconciliation

What is the role of a sponsor in Confirmation?

• To serve as a guide and spiritual mentor

• To provide financial support

• To offer food and shelter

• To arrange transportation

What is the first main symbol of Confirmation?

• Renewing baptismal vows

• Anointing with oil

• Laying on of hands

• The Sign of Peace

During Samuel's Confirmation ceremony, the Bishop performs a significant action to call down the Holy Spirit. What is the second main symbol of Confirmation in this context?

• Laying on of hands

• Renewing baptismal vows

• Anointing with oil

• The Sign of Peace

During Lily's Confirmation ceremony, the bishop uses blessed oil as part of the ritual. What is this third main symbol of Confirmation called?

• Anointing with Chrism

• Renewing baptismal vows

• Laying on of hands

• The Sign of Peace