1. CONFIRMATION
I. OBJECTIVES
II. WHAT IS CONFRIMATION?
III. EFFECTS OF CONFIRMATION
IV. HOW IS THE SACRAMENT OF CONFRIMATION
CELBRATED?
V. WHO IS THE MINISTER OF THE CONFIRMATION/
VI. WHO CAN BE CONFRIMED?
VII.SPONSORS
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2. I. OBJECTIVES
To have a closer union with the church and be enriched
with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.
To be aware of our duty as witnesses of Christ and be
obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and
deed.
To be able to have a sound understanding of the Holy
Spirit, particularly in the spirit’s joint mission with the
incarnate son.
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3. II. WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
 The word Confirmation comes from the Latin word “confirmatio”
which means “a strengthening”.
 Is the sacrament of spiritual strengthening through a special
conferral of the Holy Spirit for those who have already received
spiritual regeneration in Baptism.
 is a rite of initiation in Christian churches, normally carried out
through anointing and/or the laying on of hands and prayer for
the purpose of bestowing the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
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4.  The Sacrament of Myron, also known as the Holy Anointment, or
the Sacrament of Confirmation. The word ‘Myron’ is a Greek
word which means ‘ointment’ or ‘fragrant perfume’.
 Confirmation confers a sacramental character that cannot be
erased and that predisposes the Christian person to receive
the very life of God, and his divine protection.
 Confirmation perpetuates (keeps alive) the grace of Pentecost.
 Confirmation has a Messianic (salvific) character.
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5. III. EFFECTS
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.
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6. THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT
1. WISDOM
6. PIETY
2. UNDERSTANDING
7. FEAR OF THE LORD
3. COUNSEL
4. FORTITUDE
5. KNOWLEDGE
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7. IV. HOW IS THE SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION CELEBRATED?
 The sacrament is celebrated through the anointing with
chrism on the forehead.
And the lying on of hands
And the words: Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit
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8. V. 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.
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9. VI. WHO CAN BE CONFIRMED?
Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and
should receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
 Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a
unity, it follows that "the faithful are obliged to receive
this sacrament at the appropriate time," for without
Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid
and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains
incomplete
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10. HOW DOES ONE GET CONFIRMED THEN?
The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in
these words:
All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by water and the Holy Spirit
you freed your sons and daughters from sin
and gave them new life.
Send your Holy Spirit upon them
to be their helper and guide.
Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of right judgment and courage,
the spirit of knowledge and reverence.
Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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11. CAN CONFIRMATION BE REPEATED?
NO, Like baptism confirmation is only
received once.
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12. VII. SPONSORS
 The role of the sponsor is to help the one being
confirmed remain firm and strong in the faith.
Sponsors are role models of faith, their task is to give
support and inspiration to those living the Christian
faith.
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13. The End
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