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Question. 72 - CONFIRMATION (Q[72])

OF THE OF CONFIRMATION (TWELVE ARTICLES)

We have now to consider the of Confirmation. Concerning this there are twelve points of inquiry:

(1) Whether Confirmation is a ?

(2) Its matter;

(3) Whether it is essential to the that the chrism should have been previously by a bishop?

(4) Its form;

(5) Whether it imprints a character?

(6) Whether the character of Confirmation presupposes the character of Baptism?

(7) Whether it bestows ?

(8) Who is competent to receive this ?

(9) In what part of the body?

(10) Whether someone is required to stand for the person to be confirmed?

(11) Whether this is given by bishops only?

(12) Of its rite.