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The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation. Historical Origins of the Ritual. Ancient Israel Anointed kings with oil Showed that the chosen king was touched by God 1 Samuel 10:1 1 Samuel 16:10-13. Biblical Roots in the New Testament. Baptism required for initiation into the Church

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The Sacrament of Confirmation

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  1. The Sacrament of Confirmation

  2. Historical Origins of the Ritual • Ancient Israel • Anointed kings with oil • Showed that the chosen king was touched by God • 1 Samuel 10:1 • 1 Samuel 16:10-13

  3. Biblical Roots in the New Testament • Baptism required for initiation into the Church • Required confirmation from an Apostle/Bishop • Apostle/Bishop represents the community • Acts 8:14-17

  4. Tradition in the Church • Three Sacraments of Initiation done together for the first five centuries • Pope Clement letter to Corinth in the year 100 • Cyprian distinguishes between Confirmation and baptism

  5. Tradition in the Church Continued • Medieval Ages – Introduce infant baptism • Council of Trent – list of 7 sacraments solidified

  6. The Rite • Performed by Bishop or his designate • Renewal of Baptismal vows • Laying of hands on Candidate • Mark with oil

  7. Why Is it a Sacrament • Sacrament: Ritual that directly connects one to Christ • Through the connection with Christ, receive Grace • Experience of both this world and supernatural simultaneously • Sacraments instituted by Christ

  8. Preparation for the Sacrament • Service in the community • Study the Faith • Choose sponsor • Select a Saint

  9. Role of the Holy Spirit • Descends on Confirmation candidate • Not a physical phenomenon • See effects over time • Indelible mark on the soul • Enhance the Gifts • Formed into a soldier for Christ

  10. Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Based off of Romans 12:6-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 • Wisdom • Understanding • Right Judgment • Fortitude (Courage) • Knowledge • Piety • Fear of the Lord

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