I. Confirmation in the Economy of Salvation
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Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing
with perfumed oil (chrism) was added to the laying on of hands. This anointing
highlights the name “Christian,” which means “anointed” and
derives from that of Christ himself whom God “anointed with the Holy
Spirit.”99 This rite of anointing has continued ever since, in
both East and West. For this reason the Eastern Churches call this sacrament
Chrismation, anointing with chrism, or myron which means “chrism.” In
the West, Confirmation suggests both the ratification of Baptism, thus
completing Christian initiation, and the strengthening of baptismal grace –
both fruits of the Holy Spirit.
- SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER ONE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
- Article 2 THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
- I. Confirmation in the Economy of Salvation
- Article 2 THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
- CHAPTER ONE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
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