True and false answers are grouped for easy print and study.
TRUE
3. The bishop extends his hands over all to be confirmed, praying that they may receive the Holy Spirit.
5. Annointing gives the Catholic a responsibility and special grace to profess and practice the faith openly and fearlessly.
6. Holy chrism is olive oil and balm, blessed by bishops on Holy Thursday.
FALSE
1. Confirmation is recognition that we are adults...there is no special grace from the Holy Spirit associated with it.
2. Only the Bishop himself may minister Confirmation. - - - [A priest may act in his place with permission]
4. Holy chrism, which is baptismal water mixed with olive oil, is marked with the sign of the cross on each person to be confirmed. - - - [Olive oil and balsam]
7. The slight striking of the cheek reminds us that even though we don't have to be ready to suffer, we should remember those who did in the past. - - - [We must be willing to suffer, too]
8. The weapons in a confirmed Christian soldier's arsenal are [suffering/sacrifice, prayer, good example] and discouragement.
9. Not being confirmed is not a sin, but it weakens the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
10. Confirmation, after proper study, means additional study in the future is not really necessary. - - - [Ongoing study is part of Christian life]
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