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| Who is a Christian? | A follower of Jesus Christ |
| When did you become a Christian? | At Baptism |
| What is a sacrament? | Words & actions instituted by Christ by which Holy Spirit spreads grace of Christ throughout Church |
| How many sacraments are there? | 7 |
| Name all the sacraments. | Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of Sick, Holy Orders & Matrimony |
| Do the Sacraments always give grace? | Yes if received in the proper manner |
| What is Confirmation? | Sacrament in which Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way to enable us to witness to Jesus Christ both in word and deed as committed Christians. |
| Who may receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? | Every baptized person not yet confirmed can & should receive Sacrament of Confirmation. |
| Who may receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? | One who is in a state of grace. |
| Who may receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? | One who has received sacrament of Penance in order to be cleansed for gift of Holy Spirit. |
| Who is the Holy Spirit who comes to us in Confirmation? | God & the third person of Blessed Trinity. |
| Is the Holy Spirit equal to the Father and Son? | Yes, equal to Father and Son. |
| How does the Holy Spirit come in Confirmation? | As a gift of powerful grace to do work in our lives. |
| Who is the ordinary minister of the sacrament of Confirmation? | Bishop |
| How is the sacrament of Confirmation conferred? | Anoint forehead w/sacred chrism, minister's hand laid & the words "Be sealed w/Gift of the Holy Spirit" |
| How does the Bishop confirm? | Hand over those to be confirmed & prays they may receive Holy Spirit. Anoints forehead w/Holy Chrism in form of cross. Reminds us of 1st Pentecost. |
| What is Chrism? | Perfumed oil blessed by Bishop on Holy Thursday. |
| Why does the Bisop anoint the forehead with Chrism in the form of a Cross? | Shows that being members of Catholic Church will sometimes be difficult & you may suffer as Christ did. |
| Why can the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, & Holy Orders be received only once? | Imprints spiritual mark or indelible character on the Christian. |
| What is the significance of the spiritual mark or character? | Sign that Jesus Christ has marked the Christian w/ the seal of his Spirit so you may be his witness. |
| What is the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation? | Full outpouring of Holy Spirit as once granted to apostles on day of Pentecost. |
| Why should all Catholics be Confirmed? | In order to be strengthened against poor choices that may seperate us from God. |
| Why are there sponsors at Confirmation? | Seek the spirtual help of sponsor. |
| Which Sacraments are Sacraments of Initiation? | Baptism-Holy Eucharist- Confirmation. |
| Whta are the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit? | Wisdom-Right Judgment-Understanding-Knowledge-Courage-Reverence-Wonder- Awe |
| Name the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit. | Charity-Joy-Peace-Patience-Kindness-Goodness-Generosity-Faithfulness-Modesty-Self-Control-Chastity. |
| What are the three Theological Virtues? | Faith, Hope, & Charity |
| What are two Sacraments of the Healing? | Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick |
| What are the two Sacraments of Service? | Matrimony & Holy Orders |
| Why should all Catholics be Confirmed? | To be better prepared to defend their Catholic faith. |
| What is Confirmation? | Sacrament of initiation in which we are sealed & strenthened w/ the gift of the Holy Spirit. Confirms Baptism. |
| When is Chrism used & what does it represent? | Used in Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, & Holy Orders. Sign of the strength the Holy Spirit gives us to carry out a mission for Jesus. |
