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 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.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
178. How are the people of God formed?
520. By what is love for the poor inspired?
20. What is the Canon of Scripture?
596. What does “Lead us not into temptation” mean?
289. When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?
126. What place does the Resurrection of Christ occupy in our faith?
386. What is the virtue of faith?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the seventy week prophecy in Daniel 9?
How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
What does it mean to choose godliness over the flesh, according to 1 Peter 4:1-6?
What does the promise of salvation and redemption in the midst of judgment in Micah 2:12-13 mean?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
