Confirmation perfects baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.

The promised Spirit was poured out on the apostles at Pentecost (Acts 2). The apostles continued the gift by the laying on of hands (Acts 8:14-17, 19:5-6).

form

Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

matter

The anointing with sacred chrism on the forehead, done by the laying on of hands.

Ordinary minister: bishop. Priests may confirm with delegated faculty, especially in the case of adults baptized in the Easter Vigil and those in danger of death.

Every baptized person not yet confirmed.

• Increase and deepening of baptismal grace
• Roots us more deeply in divine filiation
• Unites us more firmly to Christ
• Increases in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Renders our bond with the Church more perfect
• Gives a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith
• An indelible character on the soul

See the parish RCIA / OCIA office or your pastor for catechetical preparation.

• CCC 1285-1321