Confirmation
Definition- The rite at which a baptized person affirms Christian belief and is admitted as a full member of the church
Proper Matter- Anointing with Chrism
Correct Words/Form- “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”, oil on the forehead as a sign of the Cross
Designated Minister- Bishop
Fruits of the Spirit- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Wisdom, counsel, piety, fortitude, fear of the Lord, knowledge, understanding
Pentecost- the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
Effects/Implications- completes Baptism, roots us more deeply in the divine filiation, unites us more firmly with Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, renders our bond with the Church more perfect, gives us special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christ and to never be ashamed of the Cross
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