Confirmation
Across
- 3. The ongoing work of spreading the Gospel and serving others through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- 5. Qualities that show the presence of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life, such as love, joy, peace, and patience.
- 8. A line from the Our Father expressing reverence for God’s holiness.
- 9. The day when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, giving them courage to spread the Gospel.
- 10. God’s free and loving gift that helps us live as His children.
- 11. The Sacrament that strengthens and completes the grace of Baptism through the Holy Spirit.
- 13. Moves us to love and serve God as our Father.
- 16. Gives us the courage to do what is right even when it’s difficult.
- 18. Helps us see all things in light of God’s will.
- 20. The community of believers founded by Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit.
- 22. The third person of the Trinity who gives life and strength to the Church.
- 23. The Bible passages that form the basis for a Sacrament.
- 24. The first followers of Jesus, who received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
- 25. The name chosen by a Confirmation candidate to honor a saint who serves as a role model of holiness.
Down
- 1. The first Sacrament of initiation that frees us from sin and makes us members of the Church.
- 2. A line from the Our Father reminding us to follow God’s plan for our lives.
- 4. Helps us grasp the deeper meaning of our faith.
- 6. Inspires reverence and helps us avoid sin.
- 7. Helps us direct our lives toward God and make choices that reflect His truth.
- 12. The sign in Confirmation symbolizing being sealed with the Holy Spirit.
- 14. A gesture used by the bishop during Confirmation to call down the Holy Spirit.
- 15. The ceremony in which a baptized person receives the fullness of the Holy Spirit through anointing and prayer.
- 17. A prayer asking God for strength to resist temptation and sin.
- 19. Guides us to choose right and avoid wrong.
- 21. A faithful Catholic who supports and guides a candidate before and after Confirmation.