11 CONFIRMATION BRINGS AN INCREASE & DEEPENING OF BAPTISMAL GRACE: • it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, “Abba! Father!” • it unites us more firmly to Christ • it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us • it renders our bond with the Church more perfect • it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit • to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross CCC 1303 GIFT OF THE SPIRIT IN THE LAYING ON OF HANDS THE CELEBRANT PRAYS THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL GIVE YOU: Allows me to see God working in the world always and everywhere. Helps me to make better choices as I live my Catholic Faith. Guides me and helps me make good decisions. Gives me the courage to stand up for what is right. Helps me to see God in all the actions of my life. Allows me to connect more deeply with God in my everyday life. Leads me to recognise God as the core of my life and everything I do. WISDOM FORTITUDE UNDERSTANDING FEAR OF THE LORD KNOWLEDGE COUNSEL PIETY
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