When giving confirmation, the bishop lays his hand on the head of the person he confirms, and anoints the forehead with holy chrism in the form of a cross as he says: “I sign you with the sign of the cross, and I confirm you with the chrism of salvation, […] Read more »
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WHAT IS NECESSARY to receive Confirmation properly?
To receive Confirmation properly, it is necessary to be in the state of grace, and to know well the chief truths and duties of our religion. 1. For Confirmation, a knowledge of the chief truths and duties of our religion is required. This is why, is a person who is […] Read more »
What is CONFIRMATION?
Confirmation is the sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. Christ promised His Apostles the gift of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17, 16:7, 12). They understood that […] Read more »
WHO should be chosen as GODPARENTS for Baptism?
Only Catholics who know their faith and live up to the duties of their religion should be chosen as godparents for Baptism. A godparent is supposed to be a practical Catholic. Non-Catholic, Masons, those who married out of the Church, and all other excommunicated persons cannot be sponsors. Neither can […] Read more »
What is the DUTY OF A GODPARENT after Baptism?
The duty of a godparent after Baptism is to see that the child is brought up a good Catholic, if this is not done by the parents. 1. In solemn baptism there must be at least one godparent, of the same sex as the one baptized. It is permitted to […] Read more »
WHAT DO WE PROMISE through our Godparents in Baptism?
We promise through our godparents in Baptism to renounce the devil, and to live according to the teachings of Christ and of His Church. The godparents make the responses for an infant being baptized. These are called the baptismal vows. By them the person renounces Satan and all his works […] Read more »
SUMMARY of the CEREMONIES used in Baptism
1. Reception of the candidate. At the church door the priest, in the name of the Church, welcomes the candidate, saying: “Peace be with you.” Then he questions him as to his purpose in wishing admission into the Church. He is commanded to keep the commandments, to love God and […] Read more »
Why is the NAME OF A SAINT given in Baptism?
The name of a saint is given in Baptism in order that the person baptized may imitate his virtues, and have him for a protector. 1. The names of angels are also given, as well as names referring to mysteries or sacred appellations, events, and doctrines. In certain countries it […] Read more »