JESUS died on the cross to save us.
He instituted … They are more perfectly bound to the Church by
the Church to carry out His work of Salvation.
Through the Church, He gave us seven concrete
ways to share in His life; these are the Sacraments of
the Catholic Church. In each of the seven
sacraments, we receive God’s life and God’s help.
CONFIRMATION is a sacrament of initiation that
is closely connected to Baptism and Eucharist.
CCC 1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the
sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the
"sacraments of Christian
initiation," whose unity
must be safeguarded. It
must be explained to the
faithful that the reception
of the sacrament
Confirmation is necessary
for the completion
baptismal grace. For "by
the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptised] are
more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched
with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they
are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged
to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
the sacrament of Confirmation, and the Holy Spirit
 Do I keep lines of communication open with my
endows them with special strength so that they are
child?
more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith,
 Do I make time for prayer, both private and
both by word and by deed, as true witnesses of
communal?
Christ. (Lumen Gentium, 11)
 Do I actively participate in the sacramental life of
Confirmation completes and deepens the grace of the Church?
Baptism and leads us to the Eucharist.  Do I try to grow in knowledge of the faith and
EUCHARIST is the culmination of full initiation into share it with my family?
the Catholic Church. Like Baptism, Confirmation is  Do I give loving service to those inside and
received only once, for it leaves an indelible spiritual outside my family circle?
mark on the soul. Like Baptism, Confirmation is a free  Am I involved with parish activities as much as I
gift of grace that comes from the outpouring of the could be?
Holy Spirit. VENUE
UNIT KEY UNDERSTANDINGS
St Pius X Manning Catholic Church
 God created people with body and soul Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Lim
 Jesus promised the Holy Spirit 23 Paterson St, Como WA 6152, Australia
 The gift of the Holy Spirit Tel: (08) 9313 3251
 Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation
 The fruits of the Holy Spirit strengthen people to
live like Jesus
of  Every Sunday is a new Pentecost
ASSESSEMNT ITEMS
of
Saints Box – Students will choose a Confirmation
Saint and research their life story. The Saints Box will
include physical symbols that link to their
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Confirmation saint.
End of unit test – The test will be in two parts held at Feel free to contact me if you have any follow up
the end of the unit of work and will cover all the questions, my e-mail: justin.fiume1@my.nd.edu.au
content that has been learned throughout the unit.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS THE ROLE OF SPONSORS
A GUIDE FOR
Parents are the primary educators of their children. In • Sponsors are to have an
celebrating the Rite of Baptism of Infants, parents active role in the faith life and PARENTS
publicly commit to forming their children in the life of preparation of the candidate
faith. Parents are addressed: "Parents, you have (pray together, attend classes
asked to have your child baptised. In doing so you are and the retreat together, etc).
accepting the responsibility of training them in the • Sponsors may not be the
practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring natural or adoptive parents of
him/her up to keep God's commandments as Christ the candidate.
taught us, by loving God and neighbour." “Training • It is preferable for the
them in the practice of the faith” includes seeing that Godparents to be the
your child receives Confirmation and Eucharist. sponsors at confirmation. This manifests clearly the
Parish or school programs of religious formation (K- connection between baptism and confirmation.
12) assist parents in this most important responsibility Others may, however, be asked to fulfil this role.
but never replace the rightful role of the parents in • Sponsors must be 16 years old, fully initiated
faith formation. (baptised, confirmed and received Eucharist) and a

A child learns a life of faith from their family. practicing member of a parish faith community.
• Sponsors must be leading a life in harmony with the
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
One of the most significant ways to help your child
Catholic Faith and free of any canonical
prepare for Confirmation is to participate in weekly
impediments.
Sunday Mass. If children see that their parents have at
a strong connection with the Church and take their CONFIRMATION NAME/PATRON SAINT
faith seriously, they will naturally follow their example. A name is used in Confirmation. “NAME, be sealed
At home the connection can be made between faith with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This name must be St Pius X Primary School
and life by saying grace before meals, having holy either your child’s formal Baptismal name or a
water, crucifixes and other sacred images in the different saint’s name (specifically chosen). The
home, and making sure the Bible and the Catechism SAINTS have gone before us as examples. If chosen,
of the Catholic Church are natural resources for the saint becomes their special patron and can be
reflection and guidance. Your parish can also called upon in prayer to intercede for them
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