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Catechism of the Catholic Church
 The Sacrament of Confirmation
- Give chapter and verse, or the quote, for a biblical reference for what became known as the sacrament of Confirmation.
- Which of the following is false about Confirmation?
Pick any combination of the following.
- It perfects Baptismal grace.
- It gives us the Holy Spirit.
- It helps us bear witness to the faith in words and deeds.
- It is the second plank of salvation.
- Anyone can administer Confirmation to another in grave necessity.
- True or false. Since Confirmation gives the Holy Spirit to strengthen the believer in his witness to the world, the denial of one's faith requires a re-Confirmation to restore the Spirit of Witness.
- True or false. The administration of Confirmation directly following infant Baptism, and immediately followed by the Eucharist, is illicit in the Catholic Church.
- Why, in the Latin Church, does Confirmation not immediately follow Baptism?
Pick any combination of the following.
- The Latin Church no longer considers Confirmation a sacrament of initiation.
- A desire for the confirmand to make his own free will choice.
- In order to emphasize the importance of baptismal entry into the faith of the Church.
- The Church wants the bishop to confirm, in order to signify the strengthening of the bond to the Church and its apostolic origins.
- The Church wants to administer this sacrament after the age of reason.
- The one to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must:
Pick any combination of the following.
- be confirmed only by the local Ordinary.
- be in the state of grace.
- have the intention of receiving the sacrament.
- have received the sacrament of Reconciliation prior to confirmation.
- be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ.
- Which of the following are the essential elements of the Roman rite of Confirmation?
Pick any combination of the following.
- The words: "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
- The laying on of the minister's hand.
- A symbolic slap on the cheek.
- The anointing of the forehead with sacred chrism.
- The reception of Holy Communion.
- True or false. Because Baptism and Confirmation are not celebrated at the same time, the connection of Baptism to Confirmation is expressed by the renewal of baptismal vows.
- Which of the following real or symbolic uses of oil parallel the symbolism of anointing in the rite of Confirmation?
Pick any combination of the following.
- It is a sign of abundance and joy.
- It cleanses.
- It limbers the limbs of athletes and wrestlers.
- It heals, since it is soothing to bruises and wounds.
- It signifies beauty, health, and strength.
- In Confirmation we are "sealed" with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. What is the symbolism of a "seal"?
Choose any combination of the following.
- A symbol of a person.
- A sign of maturity.
- A sign of personal authority.
- A sign of ownership of an object.
- An authentication of a juridical act.
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