answersLogoWhite

0

Confirmation is a remebrance of Pentacost. Christ had died, risen, and ascended into heaven.

He sent the Holy Spirit from Heaven to the Apostles to fill them with the courage and wisdom to preach. Confirmation is a metaphor for this story from Jesus' life and teachings.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why wear a red gown at confirmation?

Red is the color used on feasts of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is the sacrament of the Holy Spirit.


When do you receive the Holy Spirit during the confirmation Mass?

When the Bishop touches the young person's forehead, & says "Receive the Holy Spirit," if you are in a state of grace (have been to Confession recently). Confirmation does not affect its effect until you are in a state of grace and begin to cooperate with the Holy Spirit.


Why does the celebration of Confirmation take place within a Mass?

It doesn't always take place during Mass, it may, but it certainly doesn't have to.


How do you make a confirmation?

By attending Catechesis classes, & having the Bishop place his hand on your forehead, saying "Receive the Seal of the Holy Spirit," during the Confirmation Mass.


What does the priests do with the bishop at the confirmation?

The priests concelebrate the Mass with the bishop. Ordinarily, along witht he Bishop, they will joinin imposing hands over the candidates calling upon the Holy Spirit.


What are the two sacraments that have to be led by the bishop in mass not the priest?

Confirmation and Holy Orders


Can a priest refuse to give confirmation to a church member?

Yes he can. He may deny Confirmation to a young person who does not attend Holy Mass regular, for example.


Why do old people were sunglasses to mass?

so they don't get blinded by the holy spirit...


What is the name of holy oil used for sacraments?

The holy oil used for sacraments is commonly referred to as "chrism." It is a consecrated oil used in various rites, including baptism, confirmation, and ordination, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's presence. In the Catholic Church, chrism is typically olive oil mixed with balsam and is blessed by a bishop during the Chrism Mass.


Are you allowed to eat the body of christ at mass if you have not been to holy communion?

No because you have not had your 2nd sacrament the 1st is baptism 2nd Holy communion 3rd Confirmation


Are the Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit the same?

Yes.But in the 1960's the Church reformed to Vatican 2 which is related more to protestantism and the Novosorto mass was created.When Vatican 2 came along it changed the name from Holy Ghost to Holy Spirit.


Who are involved in Confirmation and what is their role?

Normally, the bare minimum would be the Bishop, and the catechumen or candidate. Usually these days, especially in the United States there is a sponsor for the Confirmand. Of course, confirmation usually takes place at a Mass with several priests and a large number of confirmands, visitors, etc. But only the Bishop, the Holy Spirit, and the confirmand are necessary.