What Questions are asked by the bishop during confirmation?

Answer 1

Confirmation Questions:

1. Name the 3 sacraments of Christian initiation? Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confirmation

2. Why is Confirmation necessary? It completes the grace of Baptism

3. With what are we enriched and what are we obliged to do through the Sacrament of Confirmation? Holy Spirit, seals your Baptism

4. To whom is the fullness of the Spirit given? The receiver of the sacrament

5. What is rightly recognized as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation? The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church

6. Which oil is used at confirmation and what is the name of the rite that uses the oil? Chrism is used in Chrismation.

7. What does this oil symbolize? Abundance and joy.

8. Which oil is used for the pre-baptismal anointing? Catechumens.

9. What does 'seal of the Holy Spirit' mean in relation to confirmation? A symbol that you are possessed by the Holy Spirit.

10. Who consecrates chrism, when and for whom is it consecrated? The bishop.

11. How does the Liturgy of Confirmation begin in the Roman (Western) Rite? With the renewal of baptismal promises and profession of faith.

12. What does it mean when the Bishop extends his hands over the whole group of Confirmands? It signifies the gift of the Spirit.

13. List the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom, understanding, judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and fear in God's presence.

14. How is the sacrament of Confirmation conferred? conferred by the priest who baptizes

15. What concludes the Rite of Confirmation and what does it signify? The post-baptismal anointing with sacred chrism in Confirmation and ordination is the sign of consecration.

16. On which Jewish feast did the apostles receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Pentecost

17. What is increased and deepened by Confirmation? Baptismal grace

18. List five effects of confirmation as described in the CCC. oots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "ABBA! Father!"; it unites us more firmly to Christ; it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;it renders our bond with the Church more perfect it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross:

19. How many times can you celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation and why? Once

20. What power does the confirmed person receive? the power to profess faith in Christ publicly and as it were officially

21. Who can receive the sacrament of confirmation? Every baptized person not yet confirmed

22. Preparation for confirmation should make a candidate capable of assuming what? the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life

23. What should preparation for confirmation awaken in a candidate? a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community

24. How does St Brendan's specifically focus preparation on the sense of belonging to the Parish? Through PLE's and church events

25. In what 'state' must a candidate be in order to receive confirmation? in a state of grace

26. How should one be 'cleansed' before confirmation? One should receive the sacrament of Penance

27. What is the role of the Sponsor? To give spiritual guidance

28. Why are baptismal Godparents appropriate to be Confirmation Sponsors? To emphasize the unity of the two sacraments

29. Who is the 'Ordinary' minister of confirmation in the Latin (Western) Rite? the bishop

30. What does confirmation perfect? Baptismal grace

31. A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must do what?. strengthen the ecclesial bond

32. What is the 'essential rite' of confirmation? anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism

33. If confirmation is celebrated separately from baptism, how is the connection between the two sacraments expressed? by the renewal of baptismal promises.

34. These are favorite questions that the ArchBishop likes to ask during the actual Confirmation Mass! Please limit your answer to 1-2 sentences, what you would actually say at Confirmation!

35. What is your Pastor's Name?

36. What is your ArchBishop's Name?

37. What is the Pope's Name?

38. What and When are the 6 Holy Days of Obligation in the United States?

39. Why did you choose your Confirmation Name?

40. Why did you choose your Sponsor?

41. What is your favorite prayer and why?

42. Why did you do Mercy Service?

43. Why did you participate in Mass Ministry?

44. Why did you participate in a Parish Life Event?

45. What is next after Confirmation?

46. If the ArchBishop were to ask you why you wish to celebrate the sacrament of

a. Confirmation, how would you respond? (Your answer should include at least one of the following: Holy Spirit, Baptismal Grace, and/or your individual promise/choice…NOT to become an adult in the Catholic Church!!!!)

47. The Archbishop often asks candidates "What do you want to ask me?" What

a. question would you like to ask the Archbishop?

Answer 2

The Bishop asks if the person believes in Jesus Christ and if the person will follow him for forever. If the person says yes, then the Bishop places his hands on the person's head (or shoulders) and prays for the Holy Spirit to come into the person. This may not produce any "feeling" or emotion, nor does it have to create any particular feeling.

Answer 3

The bishop says like e.g: Do you reject Satan, you say I do and i will find out more this Sunday