Your Initiation: Called to Stand for Christ – (PT2) Lesson 5

I - The Pope and the Sacrament of Confirmation

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1. In 1971, Pope Paul VI encouraged the Church to make adjustments in showing the value of the Celebration for Confirmation. The Sacred Oil used for the celebration was highlighted for the Community find value in the precious and natural - this Sacred Oil was called CHRISM and a mixture of Olive Oil and Balsam. Presented at the Cathedral Holy Thursday Mass, the Cardinal, Archbishop, or Bishop consecrates the Sacred Oils and then distributes it in bottles for Pastors to bring back to their Parish. 

2. Pope Paul VI wanted to also bring meaning to the action of LAYING ON OF HANDS and the Update of the formula of prayer used for Confirmation. 

3. When the Cardinal, Archbishop, or Bishop confers, he anoints our forehead with the Sign of the Cross, saying "Receive the seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit". We reply, "AMEN". 

    a. Now, the words that are said by the Cardinal, Archbishop, or Bishop is, "[YOUR SAINT NAME], be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit." The Church that the anointing is crucial to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

4. The Church believes and teaches that when we celebrate Confirmation with LAYING OF HANDS and the ANOINTING of the forehead, along with words - we show the transmission of the Holy Spirit, going back to Pentecost. It's our Spiritual Genealogy, which shows us the Gift that God gives to us as the Church.

II - How do you and I grow in the Divine Life of Grace? 

1. We believe that we grow in Divine Life of Grace through the Sacraments, Prayer, Hearing the Word of God, and Service to others in need. In other words, to be Christ in your world. 

Love of Neighbor - Read Matthew 5:38-48 

Almsgiving & Prayer - Read Matthew 6:1-15

The Twofold Way & False Leadership - Read Matthew 7:1-5

The House Built on a Rock - Read Matthew 7:24-29

Persevering Prayer - Read Luke 11:5-17

The Last Judgement - Read Matthew 25:31-46

Asking In Christ's Name - Read John 16:23-27

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HOMEWORK # 5 - Due Sunday

1. Click on the Picture of Pope Paul VI - Who is this man? What do you think is his gift to the world? 

2. In "II", choose 1 THEME that is bold and write about your Calling in Life in connection to the Scripture? 

3. Read Acts of the Apostles 

Chapter 7 & 8 - Answer these Questions 

1. Name the 7 people that St. Stephen mentioned in his discourse? Include a brief summary of their actions next to their name.

2. Who was the young man that witnessed the stoning of St. Stephen?

3. What did St. Philip do in Samaria? What was the reaction of the people?

4. What was Simon the Magician’s final reply to St. Peter?

5. St. Philip’s explained the Prophet’s Message to the Eunich – who was the person that the message was addressing?