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Paragraph 1266. The Most Holy Trinity gives the baptized sanctifying grace, the grace of justification: (1992, 1812, 1831, 1810)

  • enabling them to believe in God, to hope in him, and to love him through the theological virtues;

  • giving them the power to live and act under the prompting of the Holy Spirit through the gifts of the Holy Spirit;

  • allowing them to grow in goodness through the moral virtues.


Thus the whole organism of the Christian's supernatural life has its roots in Baptism.
Paragraph 1299. In the Roman Rite the bishop extends his hands over the whole group of the confirmands. Since the time of the apostles this gesture has signified the gift of the Spirit. The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words: (1831)



All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord.


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