25 ORDER OF CONFIRMATION PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES After the Gospel the Bishop and the priests who will be ministers of the Sacrament with him take their seats. The candidates are presented to the Bishop. As each candidate’s name is called they stand and respond ‘present’. HOMILY OR INSTRUCTION The Bishop then gives a brief homily. This includes an explanation of the readings and so leads the candidates, their sponsors and parents, and the whole assembly to a deeper understanding of the mystery of Confirmation. RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES After the homily, the candidates stand and the Bishop questions them: Do you reject Satan and all his works and all his empty promises? The candidates respond together: I do. Bishop: Do you believe in God the Father almighty, creator _ of heaven and earth? Candidates: I do. Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, ourLord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is seated _ at the right hand of the Father? Candidates: I do. Bishop: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who today through the Sacrament of Confirmation is given to you in a special way just as he was given to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost? Candidates: I do. Bishop: Do you believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? Candidates: I do. The Bishop confirms their profession of Faith by proclaiming the Faith of the Church: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord. The whole congregation responds: Amen.
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