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What is the sacrament of Confirmation?
What is the essential rite of the sacrament of Confirmation?
Who is the usual minister of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church?
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.
