You Are His Alone - Our Response to God in the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation (Lesson 6)

" One of the best things to remember is that you are never alone. St. Joseph was told by the Angel ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’ All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means “God is with us.” Matthew 1:20- 23

God will continue to remind us that He is with you. During Advent, we continue the Journey as a practice to help us put our attention on Christ. He is the Reason for this Season. 

As we learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation, it is important  to prepare for the Rite of Confirmation, and know how to respond. 

I - What is a RITE? 

1. It comes from the Latin word, Rītus, which means a Religious Ceremony. 

2. The Rite of Confirmation is usually celebrated during the Mass. When the Bishop or Priest (Usually the Pastor) concludes with the Homily, he will invite the candidates to stand. 

3. As a Candidate in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Bishop or Priest will ask you to respond to your Baptism Promises. These promises were made by your parents and godparents at the day of your Baptism. Our response is I DO

Click on the video to see details of the Confirmation Rite celebrated at Queen of Angels Church. Also, click on this link to follow what the Bishop/Priest says, and our response: Baptismal Promises

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HOMEWORK # 6 - Due Sunday

1. Click on the video for the Rite of Confirmation - Who is the main Celebrant of the Sacrament of Confirmation? Who steps in for the celebrant of the Sacrament of Confirmation when the Ordinary Person is unavailable? 

2. What is the Candidates response when making his or her Baptismal Promises? 

3. What is the name Sacred Oil used when the Celebrant blesses the forehead of the Candidate? 

Read Acts of the Apostles Chapter 9 & 10 - Answer these Questions

1.    Who spoke to Saul when he was lying on the ground? What did the Voice say?

2.   What was the street called that Ananias had to go to? Why?

3.    What did the people say of Saul when he was preaching in the Synagogue in Damascus?

4.   What did Saul’s disciples do for him when he knew that the Jews were plotting to kill him?

5.   What did the churches of Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, experience?

6.   Who was Aeneas? 

7.   What did St. Peter do for Tabitha? 

8.   Who was Cornelius? What did he want? 

9.   What was St. Peter’s Vision? 

10.   In Chapter 10:42-43, what did St. Peter say to Cornelius’ Family? Who were astounded by the Holy Spirit’s actions with Cornelius’ Family, who were preparing for Baptism?