Baltimore Catechism Lesson 15 Quiz

What is Confirmation? [blank_start]Confirmation[blank_end] [blank_start]is a Sacrament[blank_end] [blank_start]through which we[blank_end] [blank_start]receive the Holy Ghost[blank_end] [blank_start]to make us strong[blank_end] [blank_start]and perfect Christians[blank_end] [blank_start]and soldiers of Jesus Christ[blank_end]

Who can administer Confirmation? [blank_start]The bishop[blank_end] [blank_start]is[blank_end] [blank_start]the ordinary minister[blank_end] [blank_start]of Confirmation[blank_end]

How does the bishop give Confirmation? The bishop [blank_start]extends his hands[blank_end] [blank_start]over those who[blank_end] [blank_start]are to be confirmed[blank_end], [blank_start]prays[blank_end] [blank_start]that they may receive[blank_end] [blank_start]the Holy Ghost[blank_end], [blank_start]and anoints the forehead[blank_end] [blank_start]of each with holy chrism[blank_end] [blank_start]in the form of a cross[blank_end]

What is holy chrism? [blank_start]Holy chrism[blank_end] [blank_start]is a mixture[blank_end] [blank_start]of olive oil[blank_end] [blank_start]and balm[blank_end], [blank_start]consecrated by the bishop[blank_end]

What does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms? [blank_start]In anointing the person[blank_end] [blank_start]he confirms the bishop says[blank_end]: [blank_start]I sign thee with[blank_end] [blank_start]the Sign of the Cross[blank_end], [blank_start]and I confirm thee[blank_end] [blank_start]with the chrism of salvation[blank_end], [blank_start]in the name of the Father[blank_end], [blank_start]and of the Son[blank_end], [blank_start]and of the Holy Ghost[blank_end]

What is meant by anointing the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross? [blank_start]By anointing[blank_end] [blank_start]the forehead[blank_end] [blank_start]with chrism in the form[blank_end] [blank_start]of a cross is meant[blank_end], [blank_start]that the Christian[blank_end] [blank_start]who is confirmed must[blank_end] [blank_start]openly profess[blank_end] [blank_start]and practice his faith[blank_end], [blank_start]never be ashamed of it[blank_end], [blank_start]and rather die[blank_end] [blank_start]than deny it[blank_end]

Why does the bishop give the person he confirms a slight blow on the cheek? [blank_start]The bishop[blank_end] [blank_start]gives the person[blank_end] [blank_start]he confirms a slight blow[blank_end] [blank_start]on the cheek[blank_end] [blank_start]to put him in mind[blank_end] [blank_start]that he must be ready[blank_end] [blank_start]to suffer anything[blank_end], [blank_start]even death[blank_end], [blank_start]for the sake of Christ[blank_end]

To receive Confirmation worthily is it necessary to be in the state of grace? [blank_start]To receive Confirmation[blank_end] [blank_start]worthily it is[blank_end] [blank_start]necessary to be[blank_end] [blank_start]in the state of grace[blank_end]

What special preparation should be made to receive Confirmation? [blank_start]Persons of an age[blank_end] [blank_start]to learn should know[blank_end] [blank_start]the chief mysteries[blank_end] [blank_start]of faith and the duties[blank_end] [blank_start]of a Christian[blank_end], [blank_start]and be instructed[blank_end] [blank_start]in the nature[blank_end] [blank_start]and effects of this Sacrament[blank_end]

Is it a sin to neglect Confirmation? [blank_start]It is a sin[blank_end] [blank_start]to neglect Confirmation[blank_end], [blank_start]especially in these evil days[blank_end] [blank_start]when faith and morals[blank_end] [blank_start]are exposed to so[blank_end] [blank_start]many and such[blank_end] [blank_start]violent temptations[blank_end]