The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 179: Summary of Confirmation (2024)

Jun 27, 2024

16:39

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Exploring the importance of Confirmation, receiving God's gifts, and having a genuine desire for the sacrament. Emphasizing the need to use these gifts and the significance of readiness for Confirmation.

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Confirmation strengthens our bond with God's family and Church, marking our souls with spiritual character.

Authentic desire, readiness, and intention are crucial for effective reception and personal commitment to Confirmation.

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Confirmation and its Significance

Confirmation perfects baptismal grace by imparting the Holy Spirit to deepen our connection to God's family and strengthen ties with the Church. This sacrament roots us in divine filiation, incorporates us firmly into Christ's mission, and marks our souls with a spiritual character. While Eastern practice administers confirmation immediately after baptism, the Latin Church links it to the Age of Reason, emphasizing its strengthening of the ecclesial bond. Candidates must profess faith, be in a state of grace, and intend to witness Christ, with the sacrament's essential rite being anointing with sacred chrism.

Intro

2min

Significance of the Sacrament of Confirmation

6min

Reflection on Professing Faith and Using God's Gifts

2min

Emphasizing Genuine Intention in Sacraments

3min

Reflections on Sacraments and Readiness for Confirmation

4min

Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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