by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The Minister of Confirmation
1312 The original minister of Confirmation is the bishop. In the East, ordinarily the priest who baptizes also immediately confers Confirmation […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Who Can Receive This Sacrament?
1306 Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
III. The Effects of Confirmation
1302 It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The celebration of Confirmation
1297 The consecration of the sacred chrism is an important action that precedes the celebration of Confirmation, but is in a […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
1293 In treating the rite of Confirmation, it is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
1289 Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing with perfumed oil (chrism) was added to the laying on […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The sacramental bond of the unity of Christians
1271 Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians, including those who are not yet […]
by Rev. Deacon Dave Powers, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, North Carolina
This article continues the truths from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
VII. The Grace of Baptism
1262 The different effects of Baptism are signified by the perceptible elements of the sacramental rite. Immersion in water […]
by Rev. Joseph Okech Adhunga, A.J., Pastor of Holy Spirit & St. Mary Magdalen
If one may recall, our first reflection of this year’s Lenten season as a community of St. Mary Magdalen and Holy Spirit Churches: “Obedience binds together in Love and Faith.” Congratulations to those who […]