The Sacrament of Confirmation

1. The Sacrament of Confirmation Grade 5

2. What is Confirmation? • Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation • It is a sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians of Jesus Christ.

3. The sacramental for Confirmation is… the dove Overall, what does the dove represent in the Christian faith? The Holy Spirit

4. Confirmation is… • “Insurance” • Makes us certain that we will always be followers of Jesus Christ • A sign of maturity • strengthens our bond within the Catholic Church as we reach adulthood • this is why we are Confirmed in our teenage years

5. How to prepare for Confirmation… • We receive the sacraments of Baptism, Penance and Holy Eucharist prior to Confirmation • Participate in voluntary works/community service (ministers to our community) • Choose a saint that you would model yourself after. • This will be your “Confirmation name.” • Attend Mass every Sunday during the course of preparation.

6. How to prepare for Confirmation… • Grow in pray and deepen awareness of God • Candidates will choose a sponsor (someone above the age of 16 and a practicing Catholic) to assist in the Confirmation process • Along the same lines as a godparent • Candidate should choose someone who can be a good role model • We receive Confirmation in the presence of a Bishop (not a priest)

7. Confirmation in the future… • Our graces after Confirmation can also be restored by consistently attending confession. • Confirmation also leads to Sacraments of Service such as Holy Orders and Matrimony

8. Personal Response • Why do you think it is necessary to participate in community service in preparation of Confirmation?