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What is the sacrament of Confirmation?
What is the sacrament of Confirmation?
- A Protestant sacrament of infant baptism
- A Jewish sacrament of coming of age
- A Muslim sacrament of pilgrimage to Mecca
- A Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts (correct)
What is the essential rite of the sacrament of Confirmation?
What is the essential rite of the sacrament of Confirmation?
- Sprinkling with holy water
- Lighting of candles
- Recitation of specific prayers
- Anointing the forehead with sacred chrism and the laying on of hands (correct)
Who is the usual minister of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church?
Who is the usual minister of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church?
- Bishop (correct)
- Priest
- Deacon
- Layperson
Study Notes
The Sacrament of Confirmation
- A sacrament of Christian initiation, in which the baptized are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, strengthening their bond with God and the Church
- A sacrament of mature Christian commitment, completing the process of initiation begun in Baptism
The Essential Rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation
- The imposition of hands and anointing with Chrism oil, accompanied by the prayer of consecration, as the bishop or priest invokes the Holy Spirit upon the candidate
- This rite signifies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, imparting gifts of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord
The Minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation
- The bishop is the usual minister of the sacrament of Confirmation, although in some cases a priest may be delegated to administer the sacrament
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Test your knowledge of the sacrament of Confirmation with this quiz. Explore the significance, minister, and essential rite of this important sacrament in the Catholic Church.
