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| The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit |
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| What is Confirmation. |
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Confirmation is a sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.
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| The Rite. |
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In the Western Church the sacrament is usually administered by the bishop. At the beginning of the ceremony there is a general imposition of hands, the bishop meantime praying that the Holy Ghost may come down upon those who have already been regenerated: "send forth upon them thy sevenfold Spirit the Holy Paraclete." He then anoints the forehead of each with chrism saying: "I sign thee with the sign of the cross and confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost." Finally. he gives each a slight blow on the cheek saying: "peace be with thee". A prayer is added that the Holy Spirit may dwell in the hearts of those who have been confirmed, and the rite closes with the bishop's blessing.
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| What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit received at Confirmation? |
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| At Confirmation, we learn the implications of our new life in the Holy Spirit: |
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All powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
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by water and the Holy Spirit |
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you freed your sons and daughters from sin |
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and gave them new life. |
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Send your Holy Spirit upon them |
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to be their helper and guide. |
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Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, |
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the spirit of right judgment and courage, |
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the spirit of knowledge and reverence. |
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Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. |
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(Rite of Confirmation) |
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Confirmation Programs At St.
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