CONFIRMATION QUESTIONS
LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2:
1.WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?
A Christian is a follower of Christ.
2. WHEN DID YOU BECOME A CHRISTIAN?
I became a Christian at Baptism.
3. IS THE HOLY SPIRIT GOD?
Yes, the Holy Spirit is God.
LEVEL 3: the above and
4. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO COMES TO US IN CONFIRMATION?
The Holy Spirit who comes to us in Confirmation is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity.
5. IS THE HOLY SPIRIT EQUAL TO THE FATHER AND THE SON?
Yes, the Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and the Son.
6. WHAT IS A SACRAMENT?
A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace.
LEVEL 4: all of the above and
7. WHICH ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION?
The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation & Holy Eucharist.
8. WHICH ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING?
The Sacraments of healing are Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
9. WHICH ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF VOCATION?
The Sacraments of Vocation are Holy Orders and Matrimony.
10. WHAT ARE THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY?
The Corporal Works of Mercy are:
Feed the hungry; Visit the sick
Give drink to the thirsty; Visit the imprisoned
Shelter the homeless; Bury the Dead
Clothe the naked
11. NAME THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTURES.
The Theological virtues are:
Faith; Hope and Love.
LEVEL 5: all of the above and…
12.WHAT IS CHRISM?
Chrism is the oil, blessed by the Bishop on Holy Thursday. It is a mixture of olive oil and balsam.
13. WHAT IS A MITER?
A miter is the hat worn by a Bishop. The two parts of the miter represent the Old Testament and the New Testament.
14. A CROZIER?
A Crozier is the staff carried by the Bishop as a sign of his role as a shepherd of the Church.
15. WHAT ARE THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY?
The Spiritual Works of Mercy are:
Direct the sinner; Bear wrongs patiently
Instruct the ignorant; Forgive all injuries
Counsel the doubtful; Pray for the living & the dead.
Comfort the sorrowing
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: all questions
16. WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to witness to Jesus Christ.
17. WHICH SACRAMENTS CAN BE RECEIVED ONCE?
Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders may be received only once because they imprint on the soul an indelible mark or character that lasts forever.
18. HOW DOES THE BISHOP CONFIRM?
The Bishop:
- Extends his hands over those to be confirmed;
- Prays that they may receive the Holy Spirit and
- Anoints their foreheads with chrism in the form of a cross.
19. DESCRIBE THE BISHOPS RING.
The Bishop’s ring bears the fisherman’s seal and is a sign of the Bishop’s authority.
20. WHAT DOES THE BISHOP SAY WHEN HE CONFIRMS?
Bishop:“(name) be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
You: “Amen”
Bishop “Peace be with you”
You: “And with your spirit.”
21. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF CONFIRMATION?
The effects of Confirmation are:
- in increase in sanctifying grace and
- an indelible mark on the soul that lasts forever
22. NAME THE CARDINAL MORAL VIRTUES.
The Cardinal Moral Virtues are:
Prudence, Justice, Temperance & Fortitude.
23. NAME THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are:
WisdomCourage
UnderstandingReverence
KnowledgeWonder & Awe in God’s Presence
Right Judgment
24. WHAT ARE THE PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH?
The Precepts of the Church include:
- Attending mass on Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation.
- Receive communion during the Easter Season.
- Study Catholic Teaching.
- Observe the laws of the Church concerning Marriage.
- Strengthen and support your parish and the world-wide church.
- Do Penance, fasting and Abstaining on the Days appointed.
- Join the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church.