Why Catholics Get Confirmed (Catechism Series Part 23) - Auspice Maria Ep. 53

Auspice Maria with Bishop James Ruggieri

Bishop James Ruggieri explores what the sacrament of confirmation truly is and how it completes and strengthens the grace received at baptism. Along the way, he addresses a common misconception: confirmation is not a coming-of-age ceremony or Catholic "graduation". It is an important sacrament of initiation. He also reflects on Maine's restored order of the sacraments of initiation, the pastoral opportunities and challenges it presents, and closes with an open invitation to any Catholic who was baptized but never confirmed. This episode focuses on paragraphs 1285 to 1321 of Catechism of the Catholic Church. A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-53

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Auspice Maria (meaning "under the protection of Mary") is Bishop James Ruggieri's weekly podcast. Listen along to hear answers to questions we all face every day. Each week, Bishop Ruggieri discuses an aspect of the Catholic faith and applies it to our current lives.

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