Walkthrough
the Rites
Celebrating Confirmation
Introductory
Rites
Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of Confirmation
Presentation of Candidates
Homily or Instruction
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
The sacrament of Confirmation completes our baptism. The candidates stand and the bishop questions them.
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| Bishop: | Do you reject Satan and all his works and all his empty promises? |
| Candidates: | I do. |
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| Bishop: | Do you believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? |
| Candidates: | I do. |
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| Bishop: | Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? |
| Candidates: | I do. |
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| Bishop: | Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who came upon the apostles at Pentecost and today is given to you sacramentally in Confirmation? |
| Candidates: | I do. |
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| Bishop: | Do you believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? |
| Candidates: | I do. |
The bishop confirms their profession of faith by proclaiming the faith of the Church. (.wav)
| Bishop: | This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| All: | Amen. |
The Laying On of Hands
The bishop stands, faces the people, and with hands joined says:
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My dear friends: in baptism God our Father gave the new birth of eternal life to his chosen sons and daughters. Let us pray to our Father that he will pour out the Holy Spirit to strengthen his sons and daughters with his gifts and anoint them to be more like Christ the Son of God. |
| All: | (Pray in silence for a short time.) |
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| Bishop: |
All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their Helper and Guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. |
| All: | Amen. |
The Anointing with Chrism
The bishop dips his right thumb in the chrism. He makes the sign of the cross on the forehead of the one to be confirmed. (.wav)
| Bishop: | Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. |
| Newly confirmed: | Amen. |
| Bishop: | Peace be with you. |
| Newly confirmed: | And also with you. |
General Intercessions
The bishop leads us in praying for all people, using these or similar words: (.wav)
| Bishop: | My dear friends: Let us be one in prayer to God our Father as we are one in the faith, hope, and love his Spirit gives. |
| Bishop: | God our Father, you sent your Holy Spirit upon the apostles, and through them and their successors you give the Spirit to your people. May his work begun at Pentecost continue to grow in the hearts of all who believe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. |
| All: | Amen. |
Liturgy
of the Eucharist
Concluding Rite
Blessing
A special final blessing is used at the conclusion of Mass.
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| Bishop: | Jesus Christ the
Son of God promised that the Spirit of truth would be with his Church for ever: may he bless you and give you courage in professing the true faith |
| All: | Amen. |
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| Bishop: | The Holy Spirit came down upon the disciples and set their hearts on fire with love: may he bless you, keep you one in faith and love and bring you to the joy of God's kingdom. |
| All: | Amen. |
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| Bishop: | May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. |
| All: | Amen. |
Prayer over the People
In place of the blessing, this special prayer over the people may be used.
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| Deacon or Minister: | Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. |
| Bishop: | God our Father, complete the work you have begun and keep the gifts of your Holy Spirit active in the hearts of your people. Make them ready to live his Gospel and eager to do his will. May they never be ashamed to proclaim to all the world Christ crucified living and reigning for ever and ever. |
| All: | Amen. |
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| Bishop: | And may the blessing of almighty God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit come upon you and remain with you for ever |
| All: | Amen. |
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