1. Chapter 15: Confirmation
By: Gwen,
Frankie,
Rachel,
Lovedeep

2. The Disciples Receive The Holy Spirit
Jesus calls his disciples to continue the mission of sharing and spreading God’s love
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to guide and help them on this journey
Through the presence of the Holy Spirit, God has been able to express his love for humanity
The Holy Spirit would come to the disciples if they believed in Jesus
After Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples and Peter were gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost
Pentecost comes from a Greek word that means fiftieth
On the 50th day after Passover, the Jews celebrate a harvest festival
This was an event when they thanked God for their blessings
Peter told the crowds that God raised Jesus from the dead
People were amazed, and then asked many questions about what they should do
Peter told them to repent and to be baptized in Jesus’ name and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost is 50 days after Easter
This is a time for all of us to thank God for the Gift of the Holy Spirit

3. The Laying on of Hands and Anointing are signs of the Holy Spirit’s Presence
The Holy Spirit guided and strengthened the newly baptized people as well as the 12 apostles.
Laying on of hands was joined to the anointing in the early church.
In the early church everyone knew the importance of the laying on of the hands.
Chrism- Is perfumed oil, or, blessed, by a bishop.
Diocese- a local area of the Church led by a bishop, greatly expanded.
The Church in the East celebrates confirmation and baptism on the same day.
A priest can do both, but he will need to use chrism that was blessed by a bishop for baptism.
“The Church in the West, however, to emphasize the unity of Catholics with their bishop, reserved the celebration of Confirmation to the bishop himself.”
The West Church also celebrates Confirmation and Baptism separate.
It doesn't matter when the two sacraments are celebrated the fact is that confirmation “confirms baptism and strengths Baptismal grace.” 

4. We are sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation
To be confirmed you have to be in a state of grace
Those who are preparing for Confirmation are called candidates
The candidates will discover what it means to be anointed with the chrism along with experiencing how it changes their life
Their relationship with God and Jesus will be strengthened preparing for Confirmation
As they prepare, they have to choose a name, usually of a saint, to follow their holy examples
Even though they have the choice to choose a different name, they are encouraged to use their baptismal names.
When they prepare, they have to choose a sponsor.
A sponsor needs to be at least 16 years old
The sponsor needs to be an example to the candidate of Christian living
The candidates are encouraged to choose one of their godparents to b their sponsor, but hey can choose a friend from their Parish or a relative
Their sponsors play an important part into the preparation for the candidates
During all of the sacraments, the whole parish participates for the preparation of the candidates
The parish teaches the candidates to prepare for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is doing good deeds.
The whole community prays with the candidates
Some people in the Parish meet with the candidate to talk about their faith and he best ways to serve people
All people of the community gets together and opens up to the Holy Spirit

5. The Sacrament of Confirmation Completes Baptism
Confirmation leads us to the Eucharist and full initiation into the Church
Confirmation is usually celebrated during Mass
After the scripture readings, the confirmation candidates are presented to the bishop who asks them questions about their faith and asks about their understanding of Confirmation
The Bishop gives the Homily at a Confirmation Mass
Everyone prays for the candidates
Prayers are asking for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them
Candidates are presented by a sponsor
Sponsor puts a hand on their candidate’s shoulder
Bishop confirms the candidates by laying his hand on their head, tracing a cross on their forehead, and saying “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit”
Candidate then says “Amen”
Bishop shares a sign of peace with the candidate – reminds us of the union of the Church & Bishop
After Confirmation, mass continues
Our baptism is completed through Confirmation
We are given the strength to spread and defend our faith by our words and actions
Confirmation is a seal, we only receive it once
Through confirmation our relationship with Christ and the Church is strengthened
When we use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, we get the fruits of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity

6. Blessed Miguel Pro Miguel Pro was born in Mexico in 1891.
His two sisters devoted their lives to God and were a positive influence for him.
Miguel Pro joined the Society of Jesus in 1911.
He was a priest in Belgium in 1925.
He was falsely accused of bombing attempt and he died saying “!Viva Cristo Rey!” and it means “Long live Christ the King!”
The Church remembers Blessed Miguel Pro on November 23.

7. Review Who is a candidate? What is chrism and when is it used?
How old does a sponsor need to be?
Which Greek word means fiftieth?
What is a diocese?
How does a candidate prepare for Confirmation?
Why did Blessed Miguel Pro die?
Where was Blessed Miguel Pro born?
Who were the Apostles strengthened and guided by?
Who can perform laying of the hands?
During our preparation for Confirmation, what is strengthened?