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May 1, 2024 · The answer to this frequently asked question is a resounding no, according to Donald Smith, coordinator of sacramental life and family catechesis for the Diocese of Rochester. The myth that confirmation marks the end of the faith-formation journey has persisted for decades, yet is patently false, he said.
May 19, 2024 · Confirmation: Adults “Those who have been baptized continue on the path of Christian Initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation, by which they receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, whom the Lord sent upon the Apostles at Pentecost. By this gift of the Holy Spirit the faithful are more fully conformed to Christ and are strengthened with the power to bear witness to Christ for the
3 days ago · After confirmation we have a duty, out of love for Christ, the church and all of humanity, “to spread and defend the faith by word an action.” The grace of the sacrament does not necessarily ...
May 14, 2024 · The Lord offers us the Gifts of the Spirit in an outpouring at Baptism, then seals them in our souls through the Holy Spirit at Confirmation. They are like seeds planted within the soul. When we pray, read, and meditate on the Scriptures, practice virtue, receive the sacraments, and use the Gifts of the Spirit, they grow stronger.
May 12, 2024 · In summary, confirmation is an important sacrament in the Catholic faith that marks the individual's public affirmation of their faith and their reception of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It involves a period of preparation, culminating in a ceremony where the bishop anoints the candidates with holy chrism.
May 19, 2024 · WHAT IS CONFIRMATION? Confirmation has been a Christian practice going back to the early church in the Book of Acts ( Acts 8:14-17 ). Confirmation signifies the receiving of new members to the church, the receiving of the Holy Spirit, and the public confirming of one’s faith in Jesus Christ.
3 days ago · What is confirmation and what are its effects? From the Baltimore Catechism. Q. 670. What is Confirmation? A. Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. Q. 674. May one add a new name to his own at Confirmation? A.
