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By Confirmation Christians, that is, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled, so that their lives may give off "the aroma of Christ." 1295 By this anointing the confirmand receives the "mark," the seal of the Holy Spirit.
Nov 4, 2003 · Article 9 "I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH". Paragraph 1. THE CHURCH IN GOD'S PLAN. Paragraph 2. THE CHURCH - PEOPLE OF GOD, BODY OF CHRIST, TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Paragraph 3. THE CHURCH IS ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC, AND APOSTOLIC. Paragraph 4. CHRIST'S FAITHFUL - HIERARCHY, LAITY, CONSECRATED LIFE.
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Apr 23, 2024 · The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church." 99 ...
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- CONFIRMATION IN THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION. 1286 In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for his saving mission.91 The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at his baptism by John was the sign that this was he who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God.92 He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; his whole life and his whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit whom the Father gives him "without measure."
- THE SIGNS AND THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION. 1293 In treating the rite of Confirmation, it is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what it signifies and imprints: a spiritual seal.
- THE EFFECTS OF CONFIRMATION. 1302 It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.
- WHO CAN RECEIVE THIS SACRAMENT? 1306 Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation.123 Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a unity, it follows that "the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time,"124 for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete.
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH . Catechism of the Catholic Church [Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Malagasy, Portuguese, Spanish] Catechism of the Catholic Church: Compendium
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 332 Part Two 1311 Candidates for Confirmation, as for Baptism, fittingly seek the spiritual help of a sponsor. To emphasize the unity of the two sacraments, it is appropriate that this be one of the baptismal godparents. 129 V. T he M inister of C onfirmation 1312 The original minister of Confirmation is the ...
