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What happened on the first Pentecost that fulfilled Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit upon his disciples?

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Chapter 15   Religion

Jesus wanted all disciples to be his witnesses

-to continue to share God’s love

-to spread God’s Kingdom

The Holy Spirit would guide them to help do this.

The Holy Spirit is one way God shows his love for us.

In Jesus Christ the Spirit’s Presence becomes known.

On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all of Christ’s disciples.

Pentecost - means fiftieth

Sacred Chrism-perfumed oil

Christian-means anointed

Diocese-local area of the Church, led by a bishop

Confirmation-completes Baptism, strengthens Baptismal grace

Candidate-those preparing for Confirmation

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Confirmation

-Candidate must be in the state of grace

-Penance and reconciliation prepare one for the celebration of Confirmation

-Candidates prepare by praying and reflecting on the life of Jesus and the mission of the Church and the Holy Spirit

-Choose a saint name / or baptismal name

-Choose a sponsor (must be 16 or older and must have received the Sacraments of Initiation)

-Sponsor presents the candidate to bishop for anointing

-We are sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation  

-Confirmation leads us to the Eucharist - celebrated in Mass

-Parish community helps candidates -they teach + pray, encourage good works, are good examples, open to the Holy Spirit

Early Church

-anointing was joined to laying on of hands

-anointing with Sacred Chrism

Church in East-celebrated Confirmation and Baptism at the same time / a Priest could confer both Sacraments.

Church in the West-emphasized the unity of Catholics / reserved the celebration of Confirmation for Bishop-this was the beginning of the separation of Confirmation and Baptism.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

-Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord.

-In the Sacrament of Confirmation these gifts are increased in us.  When we respond to the Holy Spirit and use the gifts we have received - the results or fruits of the Holy Spirit are evident (seen).  -The fruits of the Holy Spirit are: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, modesty, faithfulness, self-control, chastity.