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In the teaching of the Catholic Church, confirmation, known also as chrismation, [25] is one of the seven sacraments instituted by Christ for the conferral of sanctifying grace and the strengthening of the union between the individual and God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraphs 1302–1303, states:
Jesus Christ the Son of God promised that the Spirit of truth would be with his Church for ever: may he bless you and give you courage in professing the true faith. Amen. The Holy Spirit came down upon the disciples and set their hearts on fire with love: may he bless you, keep you one in faith and love and bring you to the joy of God’s kingdom.
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Jun 10, 2022 · Confirmation is a Sacrament in the Catholic Church in which the one who is confirmed (confirmandi) receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the imposition of hand and anointing with oils by the bishop. It’s considered a sacrament of initiation which means that it brings you deeper into communion with the Church.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church ...
The Catechism's section on Confirmation says that Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Its effects are to: Root us more deeply in divine filiation (being children of God) Unites us more firmly to Christ. Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us. Strengthens our bond with the Church.
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 ...
Feb 8, 2024 · In paragraph 1303, we read: “Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace: •It roots us more deeply in the divine filiation. which makes us cry, “Abba! Father!”; •It unites us more firmly to Christ; •It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us; •It renders our bond with the Church more perfect; •It gives ...
