In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for his saving mission.  The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at his baptism by John was the sign that this was he who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God.  He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; his whole life and his whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit whom the Father gives him "without measure".  CCC 1286

• Confirmation is a sacrament that completes the Sacraments of Initiation. 

• In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit".

• Confirmation deepens the grace received at Baptism, and like Baptism we receive the Sacrament of Confirmation only once.

• Confirmation strengthens us to live as Christ’s followers.

• Through Confirmation, we become more Christ-like and are strengthened to be active witnesses of Jesus.

• Our relationship with the Church is strengthened as well; we are sent forth to live our faith in the world.

• Those who have prepared to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, called candidates, are usually confirmed by a bishop during the celebration of the sacrament.