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Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us
strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.
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The bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation.
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The bishop extends his hands over those who are to be confirmed, prays that
they may receive the Holy Ghost, and anoints the forehead of each with holy
chrism in the form of a cross.
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Holy chrism is a mixture of olive-oil and balm, consecrated by the bishop.
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In anointing the person he confirms the bishop says: I sign thee with the
sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
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By anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross is meant, that the
Christian who is confirmed must openly profess and practice his faith, never be
ashamed of it, and rather die than deny it.
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The bishop gives the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek, to put him
in mind that he must be ready to suffer everything, even death, for the sake of
Christ.
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To receive Confirmation worthily it is necessary to be in the state of grace.
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Persons of an age to learn should know the chief mysteries of faith and the
duties of a Christian, and be instructed in the nature and effects of this
Sacrament.
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It is a sin to neglect Confirmation, especially in these evil days when faith
and morals are exposed to so many and such violent temptations.
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