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When fire descended on the heads of the Apostles during the Jewish feast of Pentecost, it would mark the beginning of a new world. No longer afraid, no longer unsure, these ordinary men were transformed, and would go out into the world as bold witnesses of Jesus Christ. Despite the fear of persecution, the twelve men chosen by Christ to build the Catholic Church would now have an incredibly powerful advocate to assist them in fulfilling their mission - the Holy Spirit.
And that same Spirit continues to breathe life into the Church today. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we receive the very same Spirit that ignited the Apostles and we are strengthened, sealed, and sent; strengthened by grace, sealed with the gifts of the Spirit, and sent into the world to live courageously, love deeply, and witness faithfully.
Parents and guardians, these videos and websites are for you to watch and read through, to help deepen your own understanding of the powerful moment that Confirmation will be for your children. They stand at the precipice of their own new beginning, one in which they will be ready to step into the mission that Christ bestowed upon all of us, and to live out the purpose that God has for them.
In this video, we explore the original meaning of the biblical concept of “spirit” and what it means that God’s Spirit is personally present in all of creation. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit was revealed through Jesus and sent out into the lives of his followers to bring about the new creation.
What is the purpose of anointing? Watch our theme video to understand this ritual throughout the Bible and how it relates to Jesus and his followers.
When Simon Became Peter (Matthew 10:2)
Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you're a "grown-up" Catholic now—that you've graduated? Not quite. There's so much more to it than that. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
This gorgeous short film glows with radiant color and energy. Use it with your congregation to explain what Pentecost is from Acts 2 and to celebrate the birth of the church.
Bishop Barron shares some of the key ideas in the Confirmation sermon.
The Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.
This will help students understand why we join together with the angels and saints when we sing the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)