Rite of Confirmation The sacrament of confirmation is

Presentation of Candidates • This is the first part of the rite of confirmation.

Homily • The priest/ bishop presents the homily which focuses on the importance of

Renewal of Baptismal Promises • This is the opportunity when candidates are able to

Laying on of Hands • The Apostles imparted to the newly Baptised by the

Naming & Anointing with Chrism Early times: • Priests, prophets and kings were anointed

Naming & Anointing with Chrism Now: • As the candidate is called out, the

Sign of Peace • To conclude the anointing, the bishop gives the candidate the

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Rite of Confirmation The sacrament of confirmation is usually celebrated during the Eucharist after the Liturgy of the Word. There are six parts to the Confirmation ceremony. The Sacrament of Confirmation. (n. d. ) [Image]. Retrieved July 23, 2014, from: http: //www. stjosephmaumee. org/SJPar ish. Confirmation. html

Presentation of Candidates • This is the first part of the rite of confirmation. The candidates are called by name and presented to the Bishop/ priest. • This is similar to Baptism, where the person to be is presented to the priest and community. Two new workers in God’s vineyard. (2011). [Image]. Retrieved June 23, 2014, from: http: //europe. anglican. org/news/post/1 56 -two-new-workers-in-god%E 2%80%99 svineyard

Homily • The priest/ bishop presents the homily which focuses on the importance of Confirmation. Sacrament of Confirmation. (2012). [Image]. Retrieved June 23, 2014, from: http: //assumption. skymtn. com/Past. Events/2012/Confirmation/confirmation. html

Renewal of Baptismal Promises • This is the opportunity when candidates are able to renew their baptismal promises that parents made on behalf of the candidate when they were baptised. • It connects the sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation. Synopsis of Youth Ministry Program Grades 7 -10. (2011). [Image] Retrieved June 23, 2014, from: http: //www. stalphonsus. org/CF_Youth. Min istry. cfm

Laying on of Hands • The Apostles imparted to the newly Baptised by the laying on of hands the gift of the Holy Spirit to complete the grace of Baptism to fulfill Christ’s commandments. • Used in confirmation when God is asked to pour out the Holy Spirit to strengthen and anoint the candidate. • Prayer of imposition is then prayed over the candidate. Album: Confirmations. (2012). [Image]. Retrieved 23 July, 2014, from: https: //www. stjamescathedral. org/Events/2012/albu m-conf. htm

Naming & Anointing with Chrism Early times: • Priests, prophets and kings were anointed with oil as a sign of being chosen and set apart for special tasks. • Anointing symbolised strength and light. • It was placed on in the sign The Journey of a Bishop. (2011). [Image]. of the cross on the person’s Retrieved 23 July, 2014, from: http: //archbishopterry. blogspot. com. au/2 forehead. 011/04/holy-thursday-chrism-mass-andmass-of. html

Naming & Anointing with Chrism Now: • As the candidate is called out, the sponsor places their right hand on the candidates shoulder before they are anointed with the Chrism. • Anointing highlights the name “Christian” which derives from the title messiah meaning “the anointed one”. (Richstatter, 2001) Confirmation. (2014). [Image]. Retrieved July 23, 2014, from: http: //www. olgcnj. org/parish/sacraments/confirmation/

Sign of Peace • To conclude the anointing, the bishop gives the candidate the sign of peace using the words, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. ” • After this, the bishop then touches the candidates cheek and says “peace be with you. ” Confirmation Day at St Mary’s. (2014). [Image]. Retrieved July 23 2014, from: http: //stmaryscorowa. org/2014 -confirmation-day-at-st -marys/