Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament in which, through the power of the Holy Spirit, a baptized person is drawn into closer union with the Church and endowed with strength to actively spread the Gospel. SOURCE: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1658

BIBLICAL FOUNDATION
Luke 4:18
Acts 8:14-17
Acts 19:5-6
Hebrews 6:1-21

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MATTER: Anointing with oil FORM: N., be sealed with the Holy Spirit.

MINISTER: Bishop RECIPIENT: Any unconfirmed baptized Christian

EFFECTS
strengthens and confirms the grace of baptism
strengthens and confirms the mission to give public witness to Christ & the Church
SOURCE: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1661

Relation to Christ Origin of the Sacrament Christian Witness

ORIGIN OF THE SACRAMENT
originally a part of the baptismal rite
became a separate sacrament as the Church grew in size
Origin of the Sacrament of Confirmation: SOURCE: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1659

RELATION TO CHRIST
Christ himself is the Confirmed One
the Church, being the Body of Christ, is the Confirmed Church
How confirmation is related to Christ and the Church: SOURCE: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1663

CHRISTIAN WITNESS
personal knowledge and experience of Christ
Strong and enthusiastic Christian convictions
a basic grounding in Scripture
SOURCE: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1654 Qualities of Christian Witness:

CHRISTIAN WITNESS
human leadership qualities
the communication skills needed to present Christ's challenge
the courage to suffer and risk for God's Kingdom
SOURCE: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1654 Qualities of Christian Witness:

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