confirmation

When circumstances permit, the entire rite is followed. In case of urgent necessity, the minister of Confirmation lays his hands upon the sick person as he says:

All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your son (daughter) from sin and gave him (her) new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon him (her) to be his (her) Helper and Guide. Give him (her) the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill him (her) with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

℟. Amen.

Then the minister dips his right thumb in the chrism and with it makes the sign of the cross on the forehead of the one to be confirmed, as he says:

N., be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. @

The newly confirmed responds, if he is able: Amen.

Other parts of the preparatory and concluding rites may be added in individual cases, depending on the circumstances.

In case of extreme necessity, it is sufficient that the anointing be done with the sacramental form:

N., be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. @

(Cf. Rite of Confirmation nn. 53, 54 & 56)