Aquinas 101 - The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The SacramentsGifts of the Holy SpiritConfirmation

6 lessonsThe sacrament of Confirmation is commonly associated with human maturation and adulthood. It's not surprising that this sacrament is sometimes referred to as the “sacrament of Christian maturity” (CCC 1308). Through Confirmation, which is one of the sacraments of Christian initiation, Christ brings about our full initiation into his body, the Church, and equips us to witness to the world. But, what exactly happens during the liturgical rite of Confirmation, and why are those being confirmed anointed with chrism? What is sacramental character? How does the Holy Spirit change us in this sacrament, and what graces do we receive? How do we live out the Beatitudes with the Gift of the Holy Spirit? And, why isn't Confirmation just a graduation? You'll learn about the answers to these questions and more in this course on the sacrament of Confirmation.

What you will learn

The sacramental form and matter of Confirmation
The sacramental character of Confirmation, and the graces you receive through this sacrament
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit and the Beatitudes
How to answer common misconceptions about Confirmation

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Course Content

Lesson 1: What Happens During Confirmation? Sacramental Form and Matter

Lesson 2: The Sacramental Character of Confirmation

Lesson 3: The Powerful Grace of Confirmation

Lesson 4: Why Does Confirmation Matter? The Gift of the Holy Spirit

Lesson 5: The Beatitudes and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Lesson 6: Five Things People Get Wrong About Confirmation

Instructors

Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P.Vice President, Academic Dean, and Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dominican House of Studies.

Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology, Dominican House of Studies.

Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P.Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Pastoral Studies, Dominican House of Studies.

Fr. James Brent, O.P.Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Chaplain to Commuter Students, Dominican House of Studies.