CONFIRMATION INFORMATION Saint Cyril Parish 2011 - 2012.

CONFIRMATIONCONFIRMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATION

Saint Cyril ParishSaint Cyril Parish

2011 - 20122011 - 2012

The following must be The following must be memorizedmemorized

• Sign of the CrossSign of the Cross

• Our FatherOur Father

• Hail MaryHail Mary

• Apostles’ CreedApostles’ Creed

• SacramentsSacraments

• Spiritual Works of Spiritual Works of MercyMercy

• Corporal Works of Corporal Works of MercyMercy

• Ten CommandmentsTen Commandments

• 8 Beatitudes8 Beatitudes

• Gifts of the Holy SpiritGifts of the Holy Spirit

• Fruits of the Holy SpiritFruits of the Holy Spirit

• Act of ContritionAct of Contrition

• Holy DaysHoly Days

• Precepts of the ChurchPrecepts of the Church

• Theological VirtuesTheological Virtues

• Liturgical YearLiturgical Year

• Confirmation QuestionsConfirmation Questions

Our FatherOur Father

Our Father, who art in heaven,Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come; thy will be donethy kingdom come; thy will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesand forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against as we forgive those who trespass against us;us;

and lead us not into temptation,and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil, Amenbut deliver us from evil, Amen

Hail MaryHail Mary

Hail Mary, full of graceHail Mary, full of grace

the Lord is with you;the Lord is with you;

blessed are you among women,blessed are you among women,

and blessed is the fruit of your womb, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, JesusJesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God,Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death, Amennow and at the hour of our death, Amen

DoxologyDoxology

Glory be to the Father, and to the SonGlory be to the Father, and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit;and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now,as it was in the beginning, is now,

and ever shall be,and ever shall be,

world without end, Amenworld without end, Amen

Apostles CreedApostles CreedI believe in God, the Father almightyI believe in God, the Father almighty

Creator of heaven and earth;Creator of heaven and earth;and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;

Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died and was buried.was crucified, died and was buried.

He descended into Hell, He descended into Hell, the third day He rose again from the deadthe third day He rose again from the dead

and is seated at the right hand of God, the father Almighty,and is seated at the right hand of God, the father Almighty,from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic ChurchI believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Churchthe communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting, Amenand life everlasting, Amen

Act of ContritionAct of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, offended You,

and I detest all my sins, because of Your just and I detest all my sins, because of Your just punishments,punishments,

But most of all because they offend You, my But most of all because they offend You, my God,God,

who are all-good and deserving of all my love.who are all-good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve with the help of Your grace, to I firmly resolve with the help of Your grace, to sin no more,sin no more,

and to avoid the near occasions of sin.and to avoid the near occasions of sin.

Sacraments

Initiation

BaptismConfirmation

Holy Eucharist

Reconciliation

ReconciliationAnointing of

The Sick

Commitment

MatrimonyHoly Orders

The Liturgical YearThe Liturgical Year

AdventAdvent

ChristmasChristmas

Ordinary TimeOrdinary Time

LentLent

Holy WeekHoly Week

Easter TriduumEaster Triduum

Easter SeasonEaster Season

Ordinary TimeOrdinary Time

Holy Days of ObligationHoly Days of Obligation

Solemnity of Mary ---- January 1Solemnity of Mary ---- January 1

Immaculate Conception ---- December 8Immaculate Conception ---- December 8

AsAsccension of ension of CChrist ---- 40 days after hrist ---- 40 days after EasterEaster

AssuAssummption of ption of MMary ---- August 15ary ---- August 15

All Saints Day ---- November 1All Saints Day ---- November 1

Christmas ----- December 25 Christmas ----- December 25 Catholics are obligated to attend Mass every Sunday.

Theological VirtuesTheological Virtues

FaithFaith

HopeHope

LoveLove

Gifts of the Holy SpiritGifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom Wisdom

UnderstandingUnderstanding

ReverenceReverence

KnowledgeKnowledge

CourageCourage

Right JudgmentRight Judgment

Wonder and AweWonder and Awe

Fruits of the Holy SpiritFruits of the Holy Spirit

LoveLoveJoyJoy

PeacePeacePatient EndurancePatient Endurance

KindnessKindnessGenerosityGenerosityMildnessMildnessChastityChastity

The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments

1.1. I am the Lord your God. You shall I am the Lord your God. You shall not have other gods besides me.not have other gods besides me.

2.2. You shall not take the name of You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.the Lord your God in vain.

3.3. Remember to keep holy the day Remember to keep holy the day of the Sabbath.of the Sabbath.

4.4. Honor your father and mother.Honor your father and mother.5.5. You shall not kill.You shall not kill.

Commandments Commandments (Continued)(Continued)6.6. You shall not commit adultery.You shall not commit adultery.7.7. You shall not steal.You shall not steal.8.8. You shall not bear false witness You shall not bear false witness

against your neighbor.against your neighbor.9.9. You shall not covet your You shall not covet your

neighbor’s wife.neighbor’s wife.10.10.You shall not covey your You shall not covey your

neighbor’s goods. neighbor’s goods.

Corporal Works of MercyCorporal Works of Mercy

1.1. Feed the HungryFeed the Hungry

2.2. Give drink to the thirstyGive drink to the thirsty

3.3. Clothe the nakedClothe the naked

4.4. Shelter the homelessShelter the homeless

5.5. Visit the sickVisit the sick

6.6. Visit the imprisonedVisit the imprisoned

7.7. Bury the deadBury the dead

Spiritual Works of MercySpiritual Works of Mercy

1.1. Convert the sinnerConvert the sinner

2.2. Instruct the ignorantInstruct the ignorant

3.3. Counsel the doubtfulCounsel the doubtful

4.4. Comfort the sorrowfulComfort the sorrowful

5.5. Bear wrongs patientlyBear wrongs patiently

6.6. Forgive injuriesForgive injuries

7.7. Pray for the living and the deadPray for the living and the dead

Precepts of the ChurchPrecepts of the Church1.1. Participate in the Eucharist and do not Participate in the Eucharist and do not

do unnecessary work on Sundays and do unnecessary work on Sundays and Holy Days.Holy Days.

2.2. Receive Holy Communion during Easter Receive Holy Communion during Easter Time.Time.

3.3. Confess serious sins at least once a Confess serious sins at least once a year.year.

4.4. Follow the regulations of the Church Follow the regulations of the Church concerning Marriage and other concerning Marriage and other Sacraments.Sacraments.

5.5. Do penance according to the local rules.Do penance according to the local rules.6.6. Help with support of the Church.Help with support of the Church.7.7. Join the missionary spirit and apostolate Join the missionary spirit and apostolate

of the Church.of the Church.

Who is a Christian?Who is a Christian?

A Christian is a follower of Jesus A Christian is a follower of Jesus ChristChrist

When did you become a When did you become a Christian?Christian?

I became a Christian at Baptism.I became a Christian at Baptism.

What is a Sacrament?What is a Sacrament?

A Sacrament is an action of Christ A Sacrament is an action of Christ Himself, and outward sign of God’s Himself, and outward sign of God’s grace and of our faith in Him.grace and of our faith in Him.

What is the purpose of the What is the purpose of the Sacraments?Sacraments?

The purpose of the Sacraments is to The purpose of the Sacraments is to sanctify us, to build up the Body of sanctify us, to build up the Body of Christ, and to give worship to God.Christ, and to give worship to God.

Do Sacraments always give Do Sacraments always give grace?grace?

Yes, the Sacraments always give grace Yes, the Sacraments always give grace if we receive them with the right if we receive them with the right disposition.disposition.

What is Confirmation?What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is the Sacrament on Confirmation is the Sacrament on which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way to enable us to witness special way to enable us to witness Jesus Christ both in word and deed as Jesus Christ both in word and deed as committed Christians.committed Christians.

Who is the Holy Spirit who Who is the Holy Spirit who comes to us in comes to us in Confirmation?Confirmation?The Holy Spirit who comes to us in The Holy Spirit who comes to us in Confirmation is the third person of the Confirmation is the third person of the Blessed Trinity.Blessed Trinity.

Is the Holy Spirit God?Is the Holy Spirit God?

Yes, the Holy Spirit is God?Yes, the Holy Spirit is God?

Is the Holy Spirit equal to Is the Holy Spirit equal to the Father and the Son?the Father and the Son?

Yes, the Holy Spirit is equal to the Yes, the Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and the Son.Father and the Son.

How does the Holy Spirit come in How does the Holy Spirit come in Confirmation? How does the Confirmation? How does the

Bishop ConfirmBishop Confirm??The Bishop extends his hands over The Bishop extends his hands over those to be confirmed, and prays that those to be confirmed, and prays that they may receive the Holy Spirit, and they may receive the Holy Spirit, and anoints their foreheads with Chrism in anoints their foreheads with Chrism in the form of the Cross. Our the form of the Cross. Our Confirmation by the Bishop reminds us Confirmation by the Bishop reminds us of the First Pentecost.of the First Pentecost.

What is Chrism?What is Chrism?

Chrism is the oil blessed by the Bishop Chrism is the oil blessed by the Bishop on Holy Thursday, it is a sign of the on Holy Thursday, it is a sign of the strength the Holy Spirit gives us to strength the Holy Spirit gives us to carry out a mission for Jesus.carry out a mission for Jesus.

What does the Bishop say What does the Bishop say when he Confirms?when he Confirms?

(Bishop) “Name, Be sealed with the (Bishop) “Name, Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”gift of the Holy Spirit.”

(Newly Confirmed) “Amen”(Newly Confirmed) “Amen”

(Bishop) “Peace be with you.”(Bishop) “Peace be with you.”

(Newly Confirmed) “And also with (Newly Confirmed) “And also with you.”you.”

Why does the Bishop anoint the Why does the Bishop anoint the forehead with Chrism in the form forehead with Chrism in the form of a Cross?of a Cross?The Bishop anoints the forehead with The Bishop anoints the forehead with Chrism in the form of a Cross to Chrism in the form of a Cross to remind us that we must openly profess remind us that we must openly profess and practice our faith, never be and practice our faith, never be ashamed of it, and rather die than ashamed of it, and rather die than deny it. deny it.

What are the effects of the What are the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation?Sacrament of Confirmation?

The effects of the Sacrament of The effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation are:Confirmation are:

1. an increase in sanctifying 1. an increase in sanctifying grace.grace.

2. a spiritual character that helps 2. a spiritual character that helps the the one who receives it to publicly one who receives it to publicly profess profess and defend the Catholic faith.and defend the Catholic faith.

How often may How often may Confirmation be received?Confirmation be received?

Confirmation can only be received Confirmation can only be received once. Like Baptism, confirmation once. Like Baptism, confirmation imprints a spiritual character.imprints a spiritual character.

What is the character of What is the character of Confirmation?Confirmation?

The character of Confirmation is a The character of Confirmation is a spiritual and permanent mark that spiritual and permanent mark that signifies that the person confirmed is a signifies that the person confirmed is a witness to Christ and a defender of the witness to Christ and a defender of the Faith.Faith.

Why can Baptism, Confirmation, Why can Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders be received only and Holy Orders be received only once?once?Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders can only be received once because can only be received once because they imprint a spiritual mark on the they imprint a spiritual mark on the soul, called a character, which lasts soul, called a character, which lasts forever.forever.

Why should all Catholics be Why should all Catholics be Confirmed?Confirmed?

All Catholics should be confirmed in All Catholics should be confirmed in order to be strengthened against the order to be strengthened against the dangers to salvation and to be dangers to salvation and to be prepared better to defend their prepared better to defend their Catholic Faith.Catholic Faith.

What special preparation What special preparation should we make to receive should we make to receive Confirmation?Confirmation?In preparing to receive Confirmation In preparing to receive Confirmation we should pray, serve others, and we should pray, serve others, and know the chief mysteries of our Faith know the chief mysteries of our Faith and the duties of a Christians. We and the duties of a Christians. We need to be instructed in the nature and need to be instructed in the nature and effects of the Sacrament of effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation.Confirmation.

What is required to be a What is required to be a sponsor at Confirmation?sponsor at Confirmation?

To be a sponsor at Confirmation a To be a sponsor at Confirmation a person must be:person must be:

1. a practicing Catholic1. a practicing Catholic

2. already Confirmed and able to 2. already Confirmed and able to fulfill fulfill the duties of a sponsor.the duties of a sponsor.

Why are there sponsors at Why are there sponsors at Confirmation?Confirmation?

The sponsors at Confirmation present The sponsors at Confirmation present the persons to be Confirmed to the the persons to be Confirmed to the Bishop for anointing. They are to help Bishop for anointing. They are to help and support the Confirmed persons in and support the Confirmed persons in their daily witness to Christ in their their daily witness to Christ in their lives. lives.

Which Sacraments are Which Sacraments are called Sacraments of called Sacraments of Initiation?Initiation?Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist are called Sacraments of Eucharist are called Sacraments of Initiation.Initiation.

Why are Baptism, Confirmation Why are Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist called and Holy Eucharist called Sacraments of Initiation?Sacraments of Initiation?They are called Sacraments of They are called Sacraments of Initiation because Christian Initiation is Initiation because Christian Initiation is celebrated in Baptism, Confirmation celebrated in Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. It is through these and the Eucharist. It is through these visible actions (Sacraments) that a visible actions (Sacraments) that a person becomes a member of the person becomes a member of the church.church.

Explain how these Sacraments of Explain how these Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist are visible signs of Initiation?Eucharist are visible signs of Initiation?

Christians are reborn in Baptism, Christians are reborn in Baptism, strengthened in Confirmation and strengthened in Confirmation and sustained by the food of the Eucharist. sustained by the food of the Eucharist.

The child who is Confirmed should The child who is Confirmed should be able to describe the First be able to describe the First

PentecostPentecost..The account may be found in The account may be found in Scriptures in the Acts of the Apostles, Scriptures in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2.chapter 2.

In what form did the Holy Spirit In what form did the Holy Spirit come upon the Apostles at the come upon the Apostles at the First Pentecost?First Pentecost?The Holy Spirit came upon the The Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles at the First Pentecost in the Apostles at the First Pentecost in the form of tongues of fire.form of tongues of fire.

Please name the gifts of the Please name the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Holy Spirit.WisdomWisdomUnderstandingUnderstandingKnowledgeKnowledgeReverenceReverenceCourageCourageRight Judgment Right Judgment Wonder and AweWonder and Awe