Category Archives: Confirmation

Day 67 The Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

In this episode we conclude our study of the the sacrament of confirmation reading the catechism concerning the effects of the sacrament, most prominently sanctifying grace and the special “character.” We also read what St Thomas says about these things … Continue reading

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Day 66 The Form, Minister, Sponsor and Recipient of the Sacrament of Confirmation

In this episode we consider the words of the form of Confirmation and mention the changes that have been made in this form after the Second Vatican Council. As St. Thomas Aquinas argues in article 8 of question 60 (Tertia … Continue reading

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Day 65 The Matter and Form of the Sacrament of Confirmation

In this episode we explore the matter and form of the sacrament of confirmation. We focus primarily on the aptness of Chrism as the matter for the sacrament and also why the Chrism must be consecrated by a Bishop. In … Continue reading

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Day 64 Why Confirmation is a Sacrament

In this episode we commence our study of the sacrament of Confirmation. The Catechism cites multiple texts from the earliest Popes even from the first century (St. Clement and Denis The Areopagite) and many others (e.g. Urban, Fabian, Augustine, Ambrose) … Continue reading

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