Religion Term 2 - Confirmation Assessment

Confirmation is ...

• a Sacrament of Healing.

• the first Sacrament of Initiation.

• is a Sacrament of Service.

• the second Sacrament of Initiation.

Confirmation fully initiates us into....

• the Catholic Church.

• the priesthood.

• the religious order.

• the community.

What event initiated Confirmation?

• The Last Supper

• Pentecost

• 1. The Crucifixion

• The Resurrection

What is the purpose of Confirmation?

• To become a priest.

• To celebrate your 18th birthday and mark the start of adulthood.

• To prepare for marriage.

• To proclaim your belief in the Catholic faith and reaffirm your parent's decisions to bring us into the church.

Who can administer the Sacrament of Confirmation?

• Only the Pope.

• A bishop or a delegated priest.

• Any baptized Christian.

• Only a deacon.

What is the significance of the anointing with chrism during Confirmation?

• It signifies the end of the Mass.

• It symbolizes the washing away of sins.

• It represents the seal of the Holy Spirit.

• It marks the beginning of Lent.

Which of the following is a requirement for receiving Confirmation?

• Having a godparent present.

• Being married in the church.

• Having received the Sacrament of Baptism.

• Being at least 30 years old.

Select the words used by the Bishop at Confirmation....

• "Be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit."

• "The Body of Christ."

• "Peace be with you."

• "The Blood of Christ."

Match the symbols with their images and explanations.

Groups:

(a) Oil of Chrism

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(b) Laying of hands

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(c) Cross on forehead

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(d) Dove/Fire

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• Strengthens us and gives us grace.

• 
• Through the blessing the recipients receive the Holy Spirit.

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• Symbolic representations of the Holy Spirit and God's presence.

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• Sign of Faith

Describe the significance of Confirmation in the lives of believers.

Include the words - Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Sacrament, Initiation, Baptism, gifts, affirm faith, strengthen, Jesus, Church, ascension