1. Sacrament of Confirmation

2. Minister of Confirmation
In the Western Church (Those who are under the Pope) – The Bishop ministers Confirmation
Bishop, Archbishop, Cardinal, Pope

3. Rite of Confirmation Renew baptismal vows Profession of faith
Laying on of hands(invokes the Holy Spirit)
Anointing with Chrism
“Be sealed with the Goft of the Holy Spirit
Sign of peace

4. Effects of Confirmation
Full outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Binds/joins us more closely to the Church
Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us

5. The Sacrament of Confirmation helps us to be mature witnesses for Christ