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The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism.
THE CHURCH TEACHES:
Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is consecrated by the bishop and the bishop usually administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character. |
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The Seven Sacraments
1. Baptism 2.Penance/Reconciliation 3.Eucharist 4.Confirmation 5.Matrimony 6.Holy Orders 7.Anointing of the Sick |
For more information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation,
call the parish office: (209) 524-7421.
call the parish office: (209) 524-7421.
