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| 331. Who is the usual minister of Confirmation? | The bishop is the usual minister of Confirmation. |
| 332. What does the bishop do when he give Confirmation? | The bishop extends his hands over those who are to be confirmed; prays that they may receive the Holy Ghost; and; while laying his hand on the head of each person; anoints the forehead with holy chrism in the form of a cross. |
| 333. What does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms? | In anointing the person he confirms; the bishop says: “I sign you with the sign of the cross and I confirm you with the chrism of salvation; in the name of the Father; and of the Son; and of the Holy Spirit.' |
| 334. What is holy chrism? | Holy chrism is a mixture of olive oil and balm; blessed by the bishop on Holy Thursday. |
| 335. What does the anointing of the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross signify? | The anointing of the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross signifies that the Catholic who is confirmed must always be ready to profess his faith openly and to practice it fearlessly. |
| 336. Why does the bishop give the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek? | The bishop gives the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek to remind him that he must be ready to suffer everything; even death; for the sake of Christ. |
| 337. What are the effects of Confirmation? | Confirmation increases sanctifying grace; gives its special sacramental grace; and imprints a lasting character on the soul. |
| 338. What does the sacramental grace of Confirmation help us to do? | The sacramental grace of Confirmation helps us to live our faith loyally and to profess it courageously. |
| 339. What is the character of Confirmation? | The character of Confirmation is a spiritual and indelible sign which marks the Christian as a soldier in the army of Christ. |
| 340. What is necessary to receive Confirmation properly? | To receive Confirmation properly it is necessary to be in the state of grace; and to know well the chief truths and duties of our religion. |
| 341. After we have been confirmed; why should we continue to study our religion even more earnestly than before? | After we have been confirmed; we should continue to study our religion even more earnestly than before; so that we may be able to explain and defend our faith; and thus co-operate with the grace of Confirmation. |
| 342. Why should all Catholics be confirmed? | All Catholics should be confirmed in order to be strengthened against the dangers to salvation and to be prepared better to defend their Catholic faith. |
| 343. What is the Holy Eucharist? | The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist; under the appearances of bread and wine; the Lord Christ is contained; offered; and received. |
