All about Confirmation on how is it being done..

1. Prepared by:
Group 3

2. Video Presentation
Sacrament of Confirmation

3. Essential
characteristics of
this Sacrament?
(CFC1626)

4. The sacrament of Confirmation is
described by Vatican II in terms of
its two essential
characteristics:
• closer union with
the Church
• strengthening and
empowerment by
the Holy Spirit to
actively spread the
Faith.

5. How has Confirmation
developed from Baptism?
What practice is given
emphasis in this sacrament?
What is the main reason in
separating Confirmation from
Baptism? (CFC 1627)

6. Development of Confirmation
• In Confirmation,
“renewal of Baptismal
promises should fittingly
precede its reception.
• There is a certain
scriptural basis in
distinguishing the
bestowal of the Holy
Spirit through water-
Baptism and by the

7. Main reason of separating
Confirmation from Baptism
• Through centuries, because of the
increasing number and size of
the dioceses, parishes and
infants baptism made it a
practical impossibility to
confirm all, the anointing and
laying on of hands were separated
from water-Baptism to form a separate
sacrament.
• In the East it is called
“Chrismation,” meaning “anointing

8. How is Confirmation
being done? (CFC
1629)

9. The sacrament of
Confirmation is conferred by:
• anointing with holy Chrism
on the forehead, done while
imposing the hands and by these
words: “N., be sealed with the
Gift of the Holy Spirit” (CCC
1300)
• The sign of peace as the
bishop puts his hand on the side
of the candidate’s face,
symbolizing the candidate’s place
within the Church community.

10. In the Old
Testament
ANOINTING signified
healing, purification and
strengthening, but most of all
empowerment.

11. In the New
Testament
CHRIST is the “Anointed One,” perfectly fulfilling through
the power of the Holy Spirit the triple role of Prophet, Priest
and Servant-King.
• Through the laying on of hands, they are claimed by
Christ as his own, and empowered by the Spirit to spread
the Gospel by word and deed, and thus build up Christ’s
Body, the Church.

12. Who is the rightful
minister to perform
this Sacrament? (CFC
1630)

13. Minister of the Sacrament
• Bishop the successor of the apostles,
with the fullness of the sacrament of
Holy Orders.
• The Bishop’s administering
demonstrates the effect of Confirmation:
to unite the confirmed more
closely to the Church, to her
apostolic origins, and to her
mission of bearing witness to
Christ. (cf. CCC 1313)

14. What are the
effects of the
Confirmation?
(CFC 1631)

15. Effects of
Confirmation
• The main effect
of Confirmation
is to
strengthen
and confirm
the grace of
Baptism. (cf.
CCC 1302-3)
Empowering the confirmed to be
public witnesses of the Faith:
witness to the Kingdom of God and God’s power present in the
new age begun in Christ
witness to Jesus the Christ, as the unique Savior of all
witness to the freedom from the slavery of sin brought by God’s
presence through Christ and the Spirit
 witness to the love of God, Father, Risen Incarnate Son, and
Spirit, by loving service of others in the Spirit
witness to Christ’s real presence in the Christian community,
the People of God, the Church.

16. qualities of
Christian
Witness? (CFC
1633)

17. Qualities of Christian
Witness
To be effective witnesses to Christ and the Church demands
certain basic qualities:
• personal knowledge, awareness, and experience of Christ in their daily
lives;
• strong and enthusiastic Christian convictions and active commitment to
Christ and the Church;
• a basic grounding in Scripture, Church teaching and fundamental human
experience;
• the human leadership qualities of honesty and integrity that inspire
confidence and a following;
• the communication skills needed to present Christ’s challenge to the
Filipino of today in an attractive and persuasive manner;
• the courage to suffer and risk for the Kingdom of God.

18. What is the right
age that ones
receives this
Sacrament? (CFC
1634)

19. Age for Confirmation
• the age of discretion as the
reference point for receiving Confirmation. But
in the danger of death, children should be
confirmed even if they have not yet attained the
age of discretion.
• The adolescents begin to move away from
childish ways and take their first steps
toward a personally chosen Faith, and begin
to take an active part in Christian
community life.

20. Performance
Task

21. Role Play
• Show how the Confirmation is being
done and highlight the symbolic
actions of Confirmation.
• Do it with your assigned group
• 5 minutes to prepare; 3-5 minutes of
presentation.