"When the day of Pentecost came, it found them gathered in one place. Suddenly, from up in the sky there came a noise like a strong, driving wind which was heard all through the house where they were seated. Tongues of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:1-4).
The Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation
is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace...
"By the Sacrament of Confirmation [the baptized]
are more perfectly bound to the Church
and are enriched with
a special strength of the Holy Spirit."
(CCC, no.1285)
The post-baptismal anointing with
Sacred Chrism in Confirmation...
is the sign of consecration...
those who are anointed, share more completely
in the mission of Jesus Christ.
(CCC, no. 1294)
~The 5 Effects of Confirmation~