CONFIRMATION

CONFIRMATION
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WHAT IS CONFIRMATION
- It is the sacrament by which

Catholics receive a special
outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Through confirmation, the Holy
Spirit gives them the increased
ability to practice their Catholic
faith in every aspect of their lives
and to witness Christ in every
situation.
BIBLICAL FOUNDATION
The sacrament of confirmation is found in
Bible passages such as Acts 8:14–17, 9:17,
19:6, and Hebrews 6:2, which speak of a
laying on of hands for the purpose of
bestowing the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 6:2 is especially important
because it is not a narrative account of how
confirmation was given and, thus, cannot
be dismissed by those who reject the
sacrament as something unique to the
apostolic age.
BIBLICAL FOUNDATION
In fact, the passage refers to confirmation as
one of Christianity’s basic teachings, which is to
be expected since confirmation, like baptism, is
a sacrament of initiation into the Christian life.
We read: “Therefore let us leave the
elementary teachings of Christ and go on to
maturity, not laying again the foundation of
repentance from acts that lead to death, and
of faith in God, instruction about baptisms,
the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the
dead, and eternal judgment” (Heb. 6:1–2).
Matter: Chrism Oil
- Is the imposition of hands
and anointing Chrism.
FORM: “Be sealed with

the gift of the Holy
Spirit”
RECIPIENT AND MINISTER
Minister: Bishops sometimes a priest
Bishops- The ordinary minister of confirmation
Priest- Can also validly confer this sacrament if
he has the faculty to do so, Either from the general
law or by way of a special grant from the competent
authority.
A CALL TO MISSION
Confirmation is one of three
sacraments of Christian initiation. It
means the beginning, not the end. We
are now called to go deeper and
deeper into our faith so as to grow in
our relationship with Christ and the
church. We are supposed to move
further away from sin, and closer and
closer to the Most Holy Trinity, while
becoming witnesses of what it means
to live an authentically Christian life.
A CALL TO MISSION
In confirmation we are
anointed for a special
mission, like the priests,
prophets and kings of old,
and Jesus in the new
covenant. Every person is
called to share in the priestly,
prophetic and kingly role of
the anointed one, Christ.
sample liturgy of confirmation
Rite of Confirmation: Liturgy
The liturgy of the word is celebrated in the ordinary

way. The readings may be taken in whole or in part
from the Mass of the day or from the texts for
confirmation in the Lectionary for Mass
Presentation of the
Candidates
After the gospel the bishop and the priests who will be
ministers of the sacrament with him take their
seats. The pastor or another priest, deacon, or
catechist presents the candidates for confirmation,
according to the custom of the region. If possible,
each candidate is called by name and comes
individually to the sanctuary. If the candidates are
children, they are accompanied by one of their
sponsors or parents and stand before the celebrant. If
there are very many candidates, they are not called by
name, but simply take a suitable place before the
Homily or
Instruction
The bishop then gives a brief homily. He should explain the
readings and so lead the candidates, their sponsors and parents,
and the whole assembly to a deeper understanding of the
mystery of confirmation. He may use these or similar words:
On the day of Pentecost the apostles receives the Holy Spirit as
the Lord had promised. They also received the power of giving
the Holy Spirit to others and so completing the work of
baptism. Christ gives varied gifts to his Church, and the Spirit
distributes them among the members of Christ’s body to build
up the holy people of God in unity and love. So now, before
you receive the Spirit, I ask you to renew the profession of
faith you made in baptism or your parents and godparents
made in union with the whole Church.
Renewal of
Baptismal
Promises
After the homily the candidates stand and the bishop questions them: Do you reject

Satan and all his works and all his empty promises?

The candidates respond together: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the
Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now
seated at the right hand of the Father?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who came upon the
apostles at Pentecost and today is given to you sacramentally in confirmation?

Candidates: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?

Candidates: I do.

The bishop confirms their profession of faith by proclaiming the faith of the Church: This
is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our
Lord.

The whole congregation responds: Amen.

For “This is our faith…”, some other formula may be substituted, or the community may
express its faith in a suitable song.
The Laying on of
Hands
The concelebrating priests stand near the
bishop. He faces the people and with hands
joined, sings or says: My dear friends, in
baptism God our Gather gave the new birth of
eternal life to his chosen sons and
daughters. Let us pray to our Father that he
will pour out the Holy Spirit to strengthen his
sons and daughters with his gifts and to anoint
them to be more like Christ the Son of God.
All pray in silence for a short time.
The bishop and the priests who will minister the sacrament
lay hands upon all the candidates (by extending their hands
over them). The bishop alone sings or says: 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. R. Amen
The Anointing
with Chrism
The deacon brings the chrism to the
bishop. Each candidate goes to the bishop, or
the bishop may go to the individual
candidates. The one who presented the
candidate places his right hand on the latter’s
shoulder and gives the candidate’s name to
the bishop; or the candidate may give his own
name.
The bishop dips his right thumb in the chrism and
makes the sign of the cross on the forehead of the one
to be confirmed, as he says: N., be sealed with the Gift
of the Holy Spirit.

The newly confirmed responds: Amen.

The bishop says: Peace be with you.

The newly confirmed responds: And also with you.
If priests assist the bishop in conferring the
sacrament, all the vessels of chrism are brought
to the bishop by the deacon or by other
ministers. Each of the priests comes to the
bishop, who gives him a vessel of chrism.

The candidates go to the bishop or to the priests,
or the bishop and priests may go to the
candidates. The anointing is done as described
above
General Intercessions

Bishop: My dear friends: Let us be one in prayer to God our Father as
we are one in the faith, hope, and love his Spirit gives.

Deacon or minister: For these sons and daughters of God, confirmed
by the gift of the Spirit, that they give witness to Christ by lives built
on faith and love, let us pray to the Lord: R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For their parents and godparents who led them in faith, that by word
and example they may always encourage them to follow the way of
Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord: R.

For the holy Church of God, in union with N. our pope, N. our bishop,
and all the bishops, that God, who gathers us together by the Holy Spirit,
may help us grow in unity of faith and love until his Son returns in glory,
let us pray to the Lord: R.

For all men, of every race and nation, that they may acknowledge the one
God as Father, and in the bond of common brotherhood seek his
kingdom, which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the
Lord: R.

Bishop: God our Father, you sent your Holy Spirit upon the apostles, and
through them and their successors you give the Spirit to your
people. May his work begun at Pentecost continue to grow in the hearts
of all who believe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
MEMBERS
ALDEN S. BASAY
NURUL-IZZAH A. LAGUIALAM
NINNA JOCELLE AGUSTIN
THEA LUZ MARGARETTE C. ROMAREZ
AGNES THERESA JADULOS
DIANE ROSE P. DIMAANO
JOANA MICA ETABAG

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The liturgy of the word is celebrated in the ordinary

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