What is Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 166
Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.Read the source passage →
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Clear all filtersWho administers Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 167
The bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation.Read the source passage →
How does the bishop give Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 168
The bishop extends his hands over those who are to be confirmed, prays that they may receive the Holy Ghost, and anoints the forehead of each with holy chrism in the form of a cross.Read the source passage →
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What is holy chrism?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 169
Holy chrism is a mixture of olive-oil and balm, consecrated by the bishop.Read the source passage →
What does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 170
In anointing the person he confirms the bishop says: I sign thee with the sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
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- Matthew 28:19 (KJV) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Matthew 28:19 (Douay–Rheims) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Sign of the Cross ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
What is meant by anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 171
By anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross is meant, that the Christian who is confirmed must openly profess and practice his faith, never be ashamed of it, and rather die than deny it.Read the source passage →
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Why does the bishop give the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 172
The bishop gives the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek, to put him in mind that he must be ready to suffer everything, even death, for the sake of Christ.Read the source passage →
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To receive Confirmation worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 173
To receive Confirmation worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace.Read the source passage →
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What special preparation should be made to receive Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 174
Persons of an age to learn should know the chief mysteries of faith and the duties of a Christian, and be instructed in the nature and effects of this Sacrament.Read the source passage →
Is it a sin to neglect Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 175
It is a sin to neglect Confirmation, especially in these evil days when faith and morals are exposed to so many and such violent temptations.Read the source passage →
Which are the effects of Confirmation?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 176
The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
Which are the gifts of the Holy Ghost?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 177
The gifts of the Holy Ghost are Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord.Read the source passage →
Why do we receive the gift of Fear of the Lord?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 178
We receive the gift of Fear of the Lord to fill us with a dread of sin.Read the source passage →
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Why do we receive the gift of Piety?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 179
We receive the gift of Piety to make us love God as a Father and obey Him because we love Him.Read the source passage →
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Why do we receive the gift of Knowledge?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 16, question 180
We receive the gift of Knowledge to enable us to discover the will of God in all things.Read the source passage →