The Sacrament of Confirmation is well known by many, but often its misunderstood in its depth and importance to the Catholic faith. Read more: A quick intro to the Sacrament of Confirmation http://bit.ly/AleteiaFB_ConfirmationExplained #CatholicSacraments #Confirmation #Theology #Sacraments #Spirituality #Catholic | Aleteia English

What does "confirmation" mean in the Sacrament of Confirmation? Confirmation is one of the three Sacrament of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. In the Sacrament of Baptism, our sin was washed away and we became God's children and members of the Church. In addition to the waters of baptism, oil is used to anoint the baptized Christians. What is the purpose of Confirmation? Confirmation provides a full outpouring of the Holy Spirit through the anointing of oil and the laying on of

The Sacrament of Confirmation What is the practice? At what age? Who is the minister? What are the effects? Which is the liturgical book used for the celebration of the Sacrament? Scripture References John 20:19-23 Acts 2:1-13 Hebrews 6:1-12 Catechism of the Catholic Church The Sacrament of Confirmation, p. 1285-1321 Code of Canon Law The Sacrament of Confirmation, cann. 879-896 The Order of Confirmation, 2016 | Catholic Diocese of Brownsville