The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2025)
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Jun 24, 2025 The podcast explores the sacrament of Confirmation, emphasizing its essential role in completing baptismal grace. Fr. Mike highlights how this sacrament empowers believers through the Holy Spirit, just as the Apostles at Pentecost. It delves into the historical roots of Confirmation and its significance in the early Church. The discussion ties confirmation to the mission of spreading and defending the faith, illustrating how chrism strengthens believers to live out Christ's teachings.
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Confirmation Completes Baptismal Grace
- Confirmation completes the grace received in baptism by enriching us with the Holy Spirit's strength.
- This sacrament is necessary to be fully bound to the Church and empowered for Christian witness.
Pentecost Bestows Spirit's Strength
- The apostles, though baptized, lacked the strength and courage of the Holy Spirit until Pentecost.
- Confirmation imparts this special strength to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.
Power for Apostolic Witness
- Jesus promises power to the apostles through the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the world.
- The mission of spreading the Gospel depends on their active participation empowered by this sacrament.
