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What gifts do you receive in the sacrament of confirmation the sacrament of confirmation?
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Catholic AnswerKeep in mind that the Holy Spirit is God, as such He is completely Spirit, and the only signs we normally have of God's presence are the two:1) The very fact that we are physically here. If God were not continuing to hold us in existence, we wouldn't be here to worry about whether He existed or not.
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2) The main "sign" that the Church gives us to indicate the Spirit's presence is the Sacred Chrism, which is consecrated by the Bishop right before Easter each year.
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
The sign of Confirmation is the anointing with Sacred Chrism (see sections 1293-1301, 1320 of the Catechism). Symbols would include the dove and fire, both of which symbolize the Holy Spirit.
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1293 In treating the rite of Confirmation, it is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what it signifies and imprints: a spiritual seal.
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Anointing, in Biblical and other ancient symbolism, is rich in meaning: oil is a sign of abundance and joy; (Cf. Deut11:14; Pss 23:5; 104:15) It cleanses (anointing before and after a bath) and limbers (the anointing of athletes and wrestlers); oil is a sign of healing, since it is soothing to bruises and wounds; (Cf. Isa. 1:6; Lk 10:34) and it makes radiant with beauty, health, and strength.
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1294 Anointing with oil has al these meanings in the sacramental life. The pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses healing and comfort. The post-baptismal anointing with Sacred Chrism in Confirmation and Ordination is the sign of consecration. By Confirmation Christians, that is, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled, so that their lives may give off "the aroma of Christ." (2 Cor 2:15)
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What sacraments do you receive on your Confirmation Day?
sacrament of confirmation
What does Confirmation teach the Sacrament and Church?
That Sacrament and Church are Gifts to us from God.
How are the salvation and the sacrament related?
The Sacraments are Christ's Gifts to His Church. Every Sacrament we receive, we receive Him.
In what sacrament do you receive a special outpouring of the holy spirit strengthening the gifts received at baptism and binding us more closely Christ n his church?
Confirmation
How have you prepared for the sacrament of confirmation?
By learning my catechesis on the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What are the words in the sacrament on confirmation?
'Receive the Seal of the Holy Spirit."
What does the catholic church think of the confirmation sacrament?
Like all Sacrmaments, the Church believes that it is a very serious commitment to receive Confirmation. You must be a Catholic in good standing, to receive this sacrament.
What are the confirmation lessons?
Mainly the gifts of the Holy Spirit which are received in the sacrament of confirmation (piety, courage, fear of God,etc.)
Should a person receive the sacrament of confirmation before matrimony?
yes.
What sacrament is linked to confirmation?
Confirmation is a sacrament.
What is said during Catholic confirmation?
what are essential symbolic words of the sacrament of confirmation
Is confirmation a sacrament of healing?
No, confirmation is a sacrament of initiation.
