Confirmation

Annotations:

• Strengthening or confirming relationship with god

1. Sacrament
2. Popular in Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox churches - where child and infant baptism takes place
3. Confirmation of the candidate's receipt of the Holy Spirit

   Annotations:

   • Normally conducted by Bishop, though may vary
4. Done in many different ways

   Annotations:

   • -Laying of Hands -Anointment of Candidate with oil
5. Seen as a method of passage through to 'full Christian Discipleship'
6. Some believe that Jesus introduced confirmation when he promised to send another counsellor to empower or bear witness (to help) his disciples

   Annotations:

   • Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
7. Information sourced from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/ritesrituals/confirmation_1.shtml on 30/04/2013
8. Catholic/Orthodox
   1. Usually baptised as infants - even before the baby understands what it is to be a disciple of Jesus

      Annotations:

      • Confirmation performed at a later stage - at approximately 14 yrs of age
      • Baptism can be seen as the 'access point' as well as conversations with the priest, etc.
   2. One of seven sacraments
9. what is it and how does it connect with Rite of Baptism