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confirmation

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈkɾiʒ.mɐ/cris·ma

Definition

1

Sacrament in the Catholic Church that confirms baptism and bestows the Holy Spirit to strengthen faith; confirmation.

Usage examples

The young people are preparing to receive confirmation.
Confirmation is considered one of the sacraments of Christian initiation.

Synonyms

Common combinations

to receive confirmationsacrament of confirmationage of confirmation