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| When did the Holdy Spirit come to rest visibly on Christ? |
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| The Holy Spirit first came to rest on Jesus at his baptism in the Jordyn River. |
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| Was the sacrament of Confirmation pre-fiqured in the Old-Testement? |
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| What is the connection between Pentecost and the sacrament of Confirmation? |
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| Pentecost was the start of Confirmation. Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit first came down on the apostles which is what happens to us at Confirmation |
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| Confirmation is what type of sacrament? Along with what other sacraments? |
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Definition
| Confirmation is a sacrament of Initiation along with Baptism and Holy Communion. |
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| Why is Confirmation necessary for a Christian? |
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| It is necessary because it completes our initiation into the Catholic Church. |
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| What are the effects of Confirmation? |
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1. We recieve a full out pouring of the Holy Spirit as at Pentecost.
2. We partake in Divine Filiation
3. We are given an indelible mark as a witness of Christ on our soul.
4. We share more perfectly in the common preisthood, which helps us to profess our faith publicly and officially for ourselves. |
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| How is Confirmation related to Baptism? |
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| You renew your baptismal vows and make a profession of faith. Confirmation seals your baptismal commitment and covenant with God. |
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| How does the Rite of Confirmation conclude? |
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| The Holy Spirit comes and he gives the sign of peace. |
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| What is the matter and form of Confirmation? |
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Matter: Anointing with the Chrism, laying on of hands.
Form:"(Name) be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit." |
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| What are the essential elements fo the sacrament of Confirmation?( This is how the sacrament actually takes place. Without these elements the sacrament of Confirmation could not happen.) |
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| When does the Bishop consencrate the chrism oil? |
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| Once a year at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday. |
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