Confirmation

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