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Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacrament that completes baptismal grace by the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation perfects baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds (CCC 1316).
The Seal of the Spirit
Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given only once, for it too imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the 'character,' which is the sign that Jesus Christ has marked a Christian with the seal of His Spirit (CCC 1304).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can receive Confirmation? Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation (CCC 1306).
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