A | B |
Pentecost | birthday of the Church |
Baptism | 1st sacrament of intiation-become heirs of heaven |
Eucharist | Center of Christian life/sacrament of initiation |
Sacrament | outward sign of inward grace instituted by Christ to make us holy |
character | permanent sign received from baptism/confirmation |
covenant | solemn agreement/more than a promise |
Chrism | oil + balsam used to anoint during confirmation |
sponsor | person who acts as model & guide for preparing for confirmation |
discernment | a process of prayer, consultation, reflection leads to discovery of God's will |
Laying on of the hand | right hand imposed "be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit" |
Laying on of hand ( imposition) | action that evokes & symbolizes coming down of Holy Spirit |