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The Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament that strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit within the recipient, empowering him/her to live a more mature Christian life. It seals the soul with the Holy Spirit and helps it to be more fully aligned with God’s will. The recipient is strengthened for witness and service to Christ.

Key Points on Confirmation in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

  • Confirmation is the sacrament of the fullness of the Holy Spirit (CCC 1302)
  • It strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism, perfecting the Christian's bond with the Church (CCC 1303)
  • It empowers the baptized person to witness Christ and to live as a mature Christian (CCC 1305)
  • The recipient is marked with a permanent spiritual seal (CCC 1304)
  • The sacrament is usually administered by a bishop through the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism (CCC 1312)

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