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Confirmation is the Sacrament by which Catholics receive a special out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation their ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and witness Christ in every situation is increased.

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An introduction to Confirmation for children undertaking the sacramental program of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. More information: http://flameoffaith.org.au

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One of the seven Sacraments of the Catholic church is Confirmation. The purpose of the Sacrament of confirmation is to build on what began in Baptism and nourished in Holy Eucharist. Confirmation completes the process of initiation into the Christian Community to mature their soul for the work ahead.

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-Bishop: Initiates and conducts the ceremony and the rituals and prayers associated.
-Sponsor: The role of the Sponsor is to be a good role model. Sponsors have the same functions as Godparents except in the Confirmation ceremony the Candidates can choose their own sponsor.
-Candidates: Anyone who has been Baptized can then be confirmed but mostly Confirmation takes place around the age of 12 or 13 after their first Communion.
-Parents: Support their children by participating in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony.
-Teachers: Who teach the Candidates in religious studies to further their knowledge.
-Parish Community: Is the heart of the Confirmation preparation journey as being located in the life of the full faith community.

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Symbols:
Laying on of hands: The Bishop stretches out his hand over the children and calls down the power of the Holy Spirit.
Anointing with oil: Anointing is a symbol of being called and strengthened for an important task. In Confirmation being anointed means to go forth in life as a Catholic with strength and confidence.
Words: The Bishop recites the words 'Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.' To be sealed with the Spirit is to be confirmed as a Christian believer.
The sign of peace: The sign of the peace is used within the Confirmation ceremony as a sign of our unity and that we are one people of God. When the Bishop says 'Peace be with you' during Confirmation he is saying it on behalf of the community to symbolise our unity with the Church.

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-White Garment: The person being confirmed usually wears white to symbolise their purity.
-Red Robe: The Bishops liturgical vestment is worn during the Sacrament of Confirmation. Red has a dual meaning, on one hand red symbolises the shedding of blood so it is used on Palm Sunday but it also signifies the burning fire of God's love so it is also worn for Sacrament of Confirmation for that reason.

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Spirit of God, grant me:
The gift of wisdom to see the world through your eyes.
The gift of counsel to make difficult decisions.
The gifts of knowledge and understanding to use my mind to know you and to love you.
The gift of fortitude to have the courage to live in the faith despite the difficulties and disappointments.
The gift of piety to be able to express my special love and commitment to you.
And the right kind of awesome fear that makes me pause to wonder and revere God’s Love.
Amen

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O God, I pray that you give me a right heart, that I may come to know you in Jesus.
Lead me to know the sinfulness of my own heart, and your great love for me, in Christ Jesus.
Help those who teach me, to give me the teaching I need.
Grant that, on my Confirmation Day, I may be ready to give myself to be your faithful servant to my life’s end.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

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Oaths,Prayers,Blessings or Vows The Bishop Says

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Oaths,Prayers,Blessings or Vows The Bishop Says

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The Bishop anoints the Candidates by using the oil of Chrism to make a sign of the cross on their forehead while saying their confirmation name and 'Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit'. The Candidates respond with 'Amen.' The Bishop then says, 'Peace be with you.'

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-During the rite of Confirmation Candidates receive the gift of the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands by the Bishop. The laying on of hands is a ritual action of calling upon the Holy Spirit. The laying on of hands is the essential rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
-The Bishop anoints each Candidate on the forehead with chrism. Chrism is made from an oil of olives,scented with balsam and blessed by the Bishop.
-The Candidates stand or kneel before the Bishop.
-Their Sponsor lays one hand on their shoulder and says their confirmation name.

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In the early years of the Catholic church,initiation consisted of immersion in water, laying on of hands and anointing with chrism by the Bishop, and finally joining the community for the first time for communion. Confirmation became separated from Baptism but the order of the Sacraments of initiation didn't change and remained exactly the same-Baptism, then Confirmation and finally Communion (or Eucharist). In 1971 the new rite of Confirmation was issued (Archdiocese Case of Brisbane, 2017). The rite of Confirmation was put back as the link between Baptism and Communion. Confirmation is the Sacrament which seals our Baptism before our undertaking of the final step in becoming a full member of the Catholic church by sharing in the Holy Communion for the first time.

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