2011 JDHP SEMINAR OF CONFIRMATION

May 08, 2011

Schedule:
1:00 –1:30 – First Conference: Meaning/ Beginning
1:30 - 2:00 - Gift of the Holy Spirit
2:00 - 2:15 - Break
2:15 - 2:45 – Fruit of the Holy Spirit
2:45 - 3:15 – Confession
3:15 – 3:50- Practice Ceremony
3:50 – 4:00 – Preparation
4: 00 – 5:00 – Confirmation/ Celebration
The Joyful Songs:
BUILDING A COMMUNITY
It’s I (3x) who build a community (3x).
It’s I who build a community.
Tra,la,la… roll over the, ocean roll over the sea.
Roll over the ocean, in the deep blue sea. (2x)
1) You 2) We 3)God 4) Love
THE LOVE OF JESUS
The love of Jesus, sweet and marvelous (3x)
Oh, oh wonderful love.
Higher than the mountain deeper than the ocean
Wider than the universe Oh, oh wonderful love.
BEGINNING:
The existence of God as a creator can be known with certainty
through his works using human reason. Revelation with creation is
inseparable from revelation and forging of covenant from the one God.
Genesis account provides us with a view of the mysteries of the beginning.
CREATION:
God creates by wisdom and love (not out of necessity, blind fate
or chance). Out of nothing (not out of divine substance or pre- existent
matter, but eternal God gave the start to all existence he alone is creator.
God created everything by the eternal word. All things were created in
heaven and on earth he is before all things. In him all things hold together.
The created world is good and ordered. He upholds and sustains creation.
God as a primary cause and man as secondary causes in carrying out his
plan because the world was created for God’s Glory
The fall from glory:
Adam and Eve enjoyed preternatural gifts holiness, justice and
grace, then sin come relationship broken paradise lost and gifts:
1. Loss of Grace
2. Loss of Preternatural gifts
3. Descendants inherits effect
The sin of Adam and Eve which gave way to concupiscene and
sinful condition thus what we inherit is not the sin of Adam and Eve but the
state of sinfulness in which we are born. This affirms the doctrine that we
are need of redemption.
The promise of savior:
The old testament expresses Yaweh’s resolve to show concern for his
people and introduce himself as the God who save. The context of his saving
plan is captured first with the call of Abraham and the promise of land,
people and a mission.
1.old testament – Abraham- salvation
2.land-covenant- history
3.new testament – Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ The Way The Truth and The Life: The truth he brought is
a gift and task, as agent he is the mediator, revealer in creation content, he
reveals God and we are called to union with him. The goal of Jesus is
salvation and he is the center and purpose of human history.
For God so love the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone
who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. (John 3:16).
The redemption plan accomplish, through the submission of Marry to the will
of God. When Angel Gabriel told him behold you will conceive in your womb
and bear a Son of the most high and you will name Emmanuel which mean
God is with us. Mary’s said how can this be? The holy spirit will come upon
you and the power of the most high over shadow you.
Christ has given to the church the fullness of grace. The church passes
on to the faithful, these graces through channels the sacraments an exterior
sign. An interior grace is given anytime if sacrament is administered. This
presupposes that the recipient wants to receive the sacrament and is worthy
or prepared to do so.
HISTORY OF SALVATION
God created man in His own image. He was made to have dominion
over all creatures.
The original blessing is that man was placed in ‘almost perfect’
environment, the “paradise” yet man opted to go against the will of
God, thus sin finds its way in.
Then man was driven out of paradise and suffered the consequences
of sins. Thus, needing a Savior for his redemption; who can restore the
broken relationship of God with man?
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whoever believe in Him will not perish but have eternal life. Jn 3:18
Christ death on the cross is the perfect sacrifice; the atonement of sins
of mankind. His blood washes away all sins. His death is an
expression of the redeeming power of God’s love for man; that he
should not be lost but finds his way back to God.
Christ’ resurrection is the perfect conquest of sin and death. His
resurrection brings forth life; a new life, a new creature restored in
God’s images once more.

What is a Sacrament?
• A Sacrament is a saving symbolic act, arising from the ministry of
Christ and continued in, by and for the Church.
• When celebrated in faith, it leads us into a likeness in Christ.
The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify, to build up the Body of
Christ (the Church), and to give worship to God
What are the three essential elements each sacrament?
1. MINISTER: the one administering the sacrament
2. MATTER: the visible object used for the sacrament
3. FORM: the words used to celebrate the sacrament
If any of the three elements is missing, the sacrament is invalid.

The 7 Sacraments
a. Sacraments of Christian Initiation
A. Baptism
• Baptism is our birth in Christ. It infuses God’s life in us so that we
become his adopted children and co-heirs with Jesus Christ to the
heavenly kingdom.
• By the symbolic action of washing with water and the ritual formula (”I
baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit”), the baptized person is cleansed from all sins.

Why is Baptism Necessary?

• Jesus Himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation. In Mark
16:16, he said: “The man who believes in it and accepts baptism will
be saved.”
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus
likewise said: “Baptize them
 in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

What are the Effects of Baptism?

• Through the baptism we become
children of god.
• Co-heirs with through the role of
Jesus Christ to the heavenly kingdom
• Participating through the role of Jesus as a king, priest and prophet
.We are worshiping together with Jesus in god the father.
• We received the graces and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We become a
member of the church founded by Jesus Christ.

WHITE CLOTHES AND HOLY OIL

• White garment symbolizes the purity of the soul, now the baptized is
purified of his sins & lives in union with Christ.
• Priest anoints the child with the sacred chrism, perfumed oil, blessed
by the Bishop, which signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly
baptized.
What is signified by the anointing of the head?
• By the anointing with chrism, on the crown of the head, the baptized
becomes a temple of the Holy Spirit; the devil is dispossessed.
• By the anointing with chrism, on the crown of the head the baptized is
identified with Christ, “the Anointed One,” and in his triple role as
Priest, Prophet and King.
• the baptized has become a Christian and, as a member of Christ’s
body, another Christ, called to play an active role in the mission of the
Church and the ongoing work of salvation.
B. Confirmation
• It gives us the Holy Spirit in a special way so that we become a strong
Christians and witnesses of Christ , in words and deeds, until death. It
completes and strengthens what we receive in baptism.
What are the Effects of Confirmation?
• It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit is us.
• It unites us more firmly to Christ
• It gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and depend
the faith by word and action as true witness of Christ to confess the
name of Christ boldly and never to ashamed of the cross.

C. Eucharist or Communion
• We received Jesus Christ the source of all graces
• It is a sacrament of unity; it unites us with
Christ and with one another.
As Sacrifice
• The Mass is the central act of Catholic worship.
It is a prayer of thanksgiving and a celebration of the memorial of
Christ’s sacrifice. “The very presence of Christ “comes into the lives of
the community, unites it with Christ and strengthens its faith in god and
commitment to work for salvation.
As Sacrament
• The priest consecrates bread and wine. Jesus becomes present,
whole and entire in these elements to nourish his community.
b. Sacrament of Healing and Reconciliation
D. Confession or penance

• An encounter with the father where in we are forgiven of our sins and
received into the fellowship of the church.
E. Anointing of the sick

• It gives strength and comfort to the sick .It helps the person unite
his/her suffering and the possibly death to Christ’s paschal mystery.
c. Sacrament of at the service of communion
. Holy orders

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• It gives grace and power to the priest and bishops to take care of the
faithful.
G. Marriage

• It unites a man and a woman

as husband and wife.
• It gives both of them grace to fulfill their duties to one another and to
their children
When the Confirmation starts?
B.1 Text
• Descent of the holy spirit during the Pentecost
• Bible text (acts 2; 1-4)
“Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire in which they were. Then there appeared to them
tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each of them. And
 they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and begun speak in different
tongues.
• Bible text (Acts 8:14-17)

“14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had
accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 The
two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy
Spirit 16 (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had
only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). 17 Then Peter and
John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.”
B.2 the Minister
The bishops are the sole ministers of confirmation because they are
the successors of the Apostles and received from them the fullness of
sacrament of Holy orders. So, their administration of confirmation
demonstrates clearly that its effects is to unite those who receive it more
closely to the church, to her apostolic origin s, and to her mission of bearing
witness to Christ
Can the priest administer confirmation?
For special cases, the bishop can delegate a priest to Confirm on his behalf.
In danger of death, any priest can administer confirmation. In both cases, the
Chrism must be consecrated by the bishop.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the blessed trinity.
The dogma of the Blessed trinity, which says that God is one nature in three
divine persons, was defined by Jesus, when he said: “Go and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28: 19)
What is the Sacred Chrism?
The Sacred Chrism is olive oil mixed with perfume. The Chrism is
consecrated the bishop during the Chrism Mass on the Holy Thursday at the
cathedral. The perfume signifies the sweet fragrance of Christ that every
Christian must bring into the world.
The Sacred Chrism makes us share in the prophetic, kingly and priestly
ministry of Christ, since in the Old Testament people became prophets, kings
and priests by anointing. Isaiah was anointed prophet (Isaiah 61:1), Saul was
anointed king (1 Samuel 10:1), Aaron was anointed priest (Leviticus 8:12).
The anointing highlights the name Christ and Christian, which means
anointed.
The Holy Spirit offered us by Christ like his prayer according to John 14:16-17;
26:15-26
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you
forever—   17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither
sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be a in
you.
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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will
teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

• They complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them. They
make the faithful docile in readily obeying divine inspirations.

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1. Wisdom (Karunungan) – enables us to judge and order al things in
accord with God’s command
2. Understanding (Kaunawaan) –Gives us a deeper insight into the divine
truths of faith
3. Knowledge (Kaalaman)-Allows us to judge correctly concerning the
truths of faith in accord with their proper causes.
4. Counsel (Kahatulan)-Render the person obedient and open to God’s
counsel with regard to the action that must be done in light of salvation
and one’s sanctification.
5. Fortitude (Lakas Ng Loob /Katatagan)-Allows us to overcome great
difficulties and gives us a power infused by God to endure pain and
suffering with patience and joy
6. Piety (Kabanalan)-Allows us to give filial worship to god as our father,
and enables us to relate with other as children of the same Father.
7. Fear of the Lord (Takot Sa Diyos)-Enables us to avoid sin and
attachment to creature and material things out reverence and love of
God.
 What Is The Matter Of Confirmation?
The matter of confirmation is laying the hands and the Sacred Chrism.
The laying of hands signifies the coming of the Holy Spirit. It is in
accordance with the example of the apostles: “Peter and John laid
hands on them and they received the holy spirit” (Act 8:17)
12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit
1. Love(Pag-Ibig)
2. Joy(Kasiyahan)
3. Peace(Kapayapaan)
4. Patience(Tiyaga)
5. Kindness(Kabaitan)
6. Goodness(Kabutihan)
7. Generosity(Kawanggawa)
8. Faithfulness(Katapatan)
9. Gentleness(Kahinahunan)
10. Modesty(Kahinhinan)
11. Self-Control(Pagpipigil Sa Sarili)
12. Chastity(Kalinisang-Puri)

The Paschal Candle

• represents the Light of Jesus Christ.
• the Light that dispels the darkness of sins
• the Light that keeps the flame of faith alive in our hearts
• the Light that brightens our path towards righteousness
• The Light that kindles the light within us
• the Light that makes us children of the light.