Confirmation

Confirmation is Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. Fr. Timothy Bunch will preside. Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers.

The sacrament of confirmation is conferred by the laying on of hands followed by the anointing in the form of a cross with chrism on the forehead.
The anointing is done with chrism olive oil mixed with balsam.   The oil is a symbol of strength; the perfume is a symbol of the "fragrance of Christ," which the Christian must spread.  The chrism must have been consecrated by the bishop.
The word "Messiah" and "Christ" both mean "Anointed One."  The Israelites anointed priests, and later kings, as a sign that they were chosen by God.  Like these priests and kings you are chosen by God.  And like them, you are being anointed or chosen for a purpose.¹

¹C3, Catechumenate:  The Sacrament of Confirmation:  Journey of Faith