Confirmation
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCING
Matthew Smith, Patrick Ellis, Jessica Figura, Louise Dykes, Shirley Boag, Kerryanne Kwong, and Father Loi
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CONFIRMATION?
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HISTORY OF CONFIRMATION
- In the early Church the three Sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist—were celebrated in the same ceremony by adult catechumens at the Easter Vigil. The catechumens descended into a pool where they were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They ascended, were clothed with a white robe, and the bishop laid hands on them and anointed them with oil. They then proceeded to a place of honor among the community where they participated in the Eucharist for the first time. Initiation thus consisted of one event with several moments. The climax was the celebration of the Eucharist.
BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION
- Baptism was the sacrament of the initial gift of the Spirit, while Confirmation was the sacrament of the fullness of the Spirit with his seven gifts.
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CONFIRMATION TODAY
- Confirmation celebrates the fullness of the Holy Spirit in the Church. The Spirit of Jesus, the same Spirit that transformed the apostles, comes upon the members of the Church. Confirmation seals believers in the Spirit, anointing them and empowering them to carry on the mission of Christ.
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
- Through Jesus, we receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We find the gifts of the spirit in Isaiah 11:2-3. *Wisdom helps us recognize the importance of others and the importance of keeping God central in our lives. *Understanding is the ability to comprehend the meaning of God's message. *Knowledge is the ability to think about and explore God's revelation, and also to recognize that there are mysteries of faith beyond.
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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
- *Courage is the courage to do what one knows is right. *Reverence helps us pray to God in true devotion. *Awe and Wonder is the feeling of amazement before God, who is all-present, and whose friendship we do not want to lose.
- us. *Right Judgement is the ability to see the best way to follow God's plan when we have choices that relate to him.
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FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:22 Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control
ROLE OF SAINTS
- Choosing a new name in Confirmation is to show that change has taken place in the candidate. The Saints are people who have lived extraordinary lives in their love of God. They are people we can emulate in our own lives.
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THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION
- Takes place within the Eucharist.
- Renewal of Baptismal Vows
- Laying on of hands
- Anointing with Chrism
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OTHER INFORMATION
- Sponsor: must be baptised, confirmed Catholic over the age 16
- A parent may stand in as a proxy if the sponsor is unable to attend the ceremony
- Godparents are a good choice if possible
- Someone they admire who lives a life of faith
- Sponsor letter
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CHOOSING A SAINT'S NAME
- Students will research at school and home
- A person who they admire or can emulate qualities
- Can be of the opposite sex
ARCHBISHOP CHRISTOPHER
- Will be our celebrant
- He will visit St Monica's to meet the students on 26 August at 2:00pm.
- August 27 will be our preparation/retreat day.
- The students will spend time in prayer, reflection, practising the liturgy
- Students may wear casual clothing and lunch will beprovided
OTHER INFO
- Clothing: casual, neat appropriate to the occasion
- A stole will worn- purchased through school
COMMITMENT MASSES
- This weekend at St Monica's
- Saturday 6:00pm
- Sunday 10:00am
- Please bring your yellow page and Commitment Card to Mass. There will be some spares at Mass.
