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Theological basis for understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation

Publication at Catholic Theological Faculty |
2015

Abstract

Sacrament of Confirmation is part of Christian initiation, so understanding this sacrament is not possible without the perception of its relationship to baptism and the Eucharist. Chapter considers the sacrament of Confirmation was on the whole of Christian initiation.

First, focus on the rite of the sacrament, which refers to the visible mission of the divine persons. It also analyzes the sacramental character as a participation in the priesthood of Christ.

After that defines its own sacramental grace of Confirmation, which is spiritual fruitfulness. The chapter ends by outlining the prospects iniciation, which is systematic Mystagogy.