BASIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT CONFIRMATION

Did Jesus promise the Holy Spirit?

Yes, Jesus promised his apostles that he would send them the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).

02- When did he send them the Holy Spirit?

Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the Apostles gathered with the Virgin Mary, (Acts 1:13-14) on the day of
Pentecost

03- Who is the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity and is God like the Father and the Son.
04- What did the Holy Spirit communicate to the apostles?

He gave them strength and courage to testify of Jesus and teach everyone His doctrine.

05- When do we receive the Holy Spirit?

The day of our baptism; but especially the day of our confirmation.
06- What does this sacrament confirm for you?

The sacrament of confirmation confirms or ensures our Christian life that was initiated in the
baptism.

07- What is the sacrament of confirmation?

Confirmation is the sacrament in which Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit to make us Christians.
strong and brave.

08- What is this sacrament for?

The 'complete' confirmation in us the sacrament of baptism and makes us witnesses and
apostles of Christ.
09. What Does it Mean to Be 'Witnesses of Christ'?

It means that the Holy Spirit helps us live the Christian faith and testify to it before others.
the rest through our example.

10. What does it mean to be apostles of Christ?

It means that the Holy Spirit helps us communicate with others, especially with young people,
our Christian faith, through the word and the example. It is what we call apostolate.

11. How can we be witnesses and apostles of Christ?

The best way to be witnesses and apostles of Christ is to live in a Christian community and
being supported by her.
12- Can the confirmation be repeated?
No, confirmation is received only once in a lifetime, because it gives us the character of witnesses and
Apostles of Christ.

13. What is the most suitable age to be confirmed?

The current regulations suggest an appropriate age of around 14 years, but it can be
to advance or delay for pastoral reasons.

14. Who administers the Sacrament of Confirmation?

It is administered by the Bishop or a Priest authorized for it.

15- What is the liturgical and sacramental formula of Confirmation?

The formula is: 'receive by this sign the gift of the Holy Spirit'
And the response is: amen.

16- What is this gift of the Holy Spirit?

The gift of the Holy Spirit is like a mark or spiritual seal that makes us similar to Christ and
it increases our belonging to the Church and dedicates to the evangelization of others.

17- How is the sacrament of confirmation received?

One receives it in the grace of God, that is, without mortal sin in the soul.

It is very convenient to confess beforehand.

18- What is the role of the godfather or godmother?

The godfather or godmother are there to help us with their words and by their example, to be witnesses and
apostles of Christ.
It is very convenient for the confirmation godparent to be the same as the baptism one.

19- What requirements are needed for a Christian to be a Confirmation sponsor?

The chosen godfather or godmother must be suitable to perform the spiritual office that
they assume, seeking to have these qualities:

sufficient religious training

that belong to the Catholic Church and

that have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

if they are married, let them be married by the Church

20- What should the one who has confirmed do?

He who has been confirmed will try to be a true witness and apostle of Christ, above all,
actively participating in the Christian community of the sector or parish community to which
belongs.
21. What did Jesus command the apostles on the day of the ascension?

Jesus gave them the great commandment, 'Go into all the world, make disciples of all people.'
peoples (Mt. 28-19)
22. And what did Jesus promise them so that they could fulfill it completely?

Jesus promised them: "And I will be with you until the end of time (Mt. 28-19) and that
mandate and this promise it maintains with all of us.

23. What is the task of the Christian?

The task of the Christian, and especially of the confirmed, is to contribute with their life and with their words to ensure that
the kingdom of God penetrates the world, like yeast in the dough (Mt. 13.33).

24- What happened inside the apostles on the day of Pentecost?

The Apostles were all transformed and possessed by a bravery and boldness like never before.
unknown and sealed their love for Jesus with martyrdom.

Peter in Rome, Matias in India, Matthew in Egypt, John died old in Ephesus, James the
mayor in Jerusalem, etc.
25. Is there an obligation to receive this Sacrament?

Yes, the faithful are required to receive confirmation in a timely manner, and the youth are already in
At the age of confirmation, they must participate in the preparation courses that are offered in all the
communities. (Elderly people who are not confirmed can also attend their
parish to request preparation to receive this Sacrament). The gifts of the Holy Spirit

26. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

There are seven: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Strength, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of God.
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27. What is the Gift of Wisdom?

It is the gift that allows us to contemplate the eternal Truth of God, the source and origin of all good.

28. What is the Gift of Understanding?

He who helps us understand the sacred scripture, the meaning of life, and the very realities.
landscapes in the light of faith

29. What gives us the gift of counsel?

It is he who clarifies the uncertainties of this life and shows us the most convenient path.
both for us and for our neighbor.
30. What is the Gift of Strength?
It is the Gift that inspires us with courage and strength to bear witness to Jesus even at the cost of the greatest.
sacrifices.

31. What is the Gift of Science?

It is the gift by which we judge rightly of created things, relating them all to their
the ultimate end which is God.

32-What is the gift of piety?

It is the gift that inclines us to give God, the Virgin, and the saints the worship that is due to them:

Worship to God.

Veneration of the Virgin and the Saints

33. What is the Gift of Fear of God?

It is the Gift that inspires us to reverence God and a holy fear to never offend Him.

Fruit of the Holy Spirit

34. What is the fruit of the presence of the Holy Spirit in us?

Saint Paul says: "The fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Gal. 5:22-23).

Signs of the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in Christians

35- How do we realize that a person is guided by the Holy Spirit?

1.- The joy to face daily life and the appreciation of the Ecclesial community.

2.- The devotion to the Eucharist

3.- The devotion to the Virgin Mary

4.- A taste for prayer

5.- Joy in the reading of the word of God.

6.- A filial love for the Holy Father and the hierarchy of the Church and a great appreciation for the magisterium.

Strength to talk about Christ to others.

SHEETS FOR CONFIRMATION

What are the seven sacraments?

1) Bautismo, 2) Confirmación, 3) Eucaristía, 4) Reconciliación, 5) Unción de los enfermos, 6)
Priestly order and 7) Marriage
What are the sacraments?
Signs and effective means of grace instituted by Jesus Christ and entrusted in the
church by which we receive sanctification, which builds up the body of Christ which is the church and
they communicate to us the salvific action of the Father in the Son through the Holy Spirit.

Each of the sacraments

communicates to us the life of God in a special way

The baptism
it makes us belong to the life of God.
The confirmation
he gives us the Holy Spirit.
The Eucharist
renews the sacrifice of Christ and nourishes us with his body and blood.
The reconciliation
it brings us back to friendship with God and with our brothers.

The anointing of the sick

gives us strength in illness and prepares us for the definitive encounter with God.
The priesthood
give the special grace of the Holy Spirit to the priests, so that they may serve as instruments of
Christ in favor of His church.
Marriage
give couples the necessary grace to sanctify each other and to know how to educate them Christianly
to his children.

The sacraments are divided into three stages, which are

Of Initiation, of Confirmation and Eucharist, and of Healing.

Sacraments of initiation
Baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. With them, the foundations of Christian life are laid.
Sacraments of Healing
Penance or Reconsideration and Anointing of the Sick. They are the sacraments that heal and
they develop the life of grace with the power of the Holy Spirit
Sacraments of Community Services
The Priesthood and Marriage. They fulfill the mission of being generators of life so that God
continued giving new children to the Church.

What is the sacrament of confirmation?

We welcome the Holy Spirit, through whom we are enriched with a special strength that connects us.
to the church.
What are we obligated to do when we are confirmed?

To spread and defend the faith as true witnesses of Christ.

What is the rite of confirmation?
The prayer, the laying on of hands, and the anointing with perfumed oil, the chrism.
What and whom do we receive when we are confirmed?

To the Holy Spirit and his gifts, we receive grace, which is the sanctification of the soul.
Who is responsible for confirming people?
The bishop.
Who can receive the sacrament of confirmation?
Every baptized person can receive the sacrament of confirmation.
How many times can a person be confirmed and why?
Once only and it prints a special indelible mark, which is the character.
Why does Jesus give us the Holy Spirit?
So that we may be witnesses of love, justice, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Wisdom, Intelligence, Piety, Strength, Science, Counsel, and Fear of God.
God the Father gives me the Holy Spirit in the seven gifts and I have to

Let me be enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit, to make use of my gifts and not to abuse my will.
Gift of wisdom
With this gift we can see things as God sees and wants them, always to think and act as
God wants you to do it and to love others as Jesus loves me.
Gift of intelligence or understanding
It helps us to know our faith, to know God through creation, and to be able to explain our
do to others.
Gift of piety
It helps us to love God as Father and men as brothers. In addition to seeking to do
always the good to those around me.
Gift of strength
It is to be faithful, especially in the difficult moments when it is hardest for you to resemble Jesus.

Gift of Science
Help your intelligence to judge things correctly, as well as to give value to things.
materials for you to understand that they are a means to reach God and help others.
Gift of advice
It helps us know what is best to do at every moment in order to please God.
Gift of the fear of God

It does not mean to fear God, but rather to have a fear of losing God. It helps you stay away from sin and
always seek to please God.
At what age is confirmation received?
At least 7 years.
What are the requirements to get confirmed?
That he be instructed, that he be well disposed, and that he can renew the baptismal promises.

What role do godparents play in confirmation?

It is the one who presents themselves with the child in the sacrament, taking responsibility, along with the
parents, from the spiritual formation and perseverance of the godchild.

What are the obligations of the godfather?

Present the godchild and ensure that the godchild lives as a good Christian.

The requirements to be confirmation sponsors are

May he be a good Christian and abide by the laws and commandments of God. May he have been chosen by
quien se va a confirmar. Que haya cumplido 16 años de edad. Que sea católico. Que haya recibido
the three sacraments of Christian initiation. That he/she leads a life in accordance with faith. That it is not the
father or mother of the one who is going to be confirmed.

LET US COOPERATE WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

WHAT GIVES US A SPECIAL STRENGTH TO SPREAD AND DEFEND THE FAITH THROUGH THE WORD AND
THE WORKS AS TRUE WITNESSES OF CHRIST TO CONFESS BOLDLY THE
NAME OF CHRIST AND TO NEVER FEEL ASHAMED OF THE CROSS.