1310. What New Testament passage shows that Baptism and Confirmation can be separated? (CCC 1315) Acts 8, giving the example of the Christians in Samaria, shows that Baptism and Confirmation can be separated.

1311. In which five ways does Confirmation perfect baptismal grace? (CCC 1316) Confirmation perfects baptismal grace:
1. by rooting us more deeply in the divine filiation
2. by incorporating us more firmly into Christ
3. by increasing the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us
4. by strengthening our bond with the Church
5. by strengthening our Christian witness.

1312. Why can one receive Confirmation only once? (CCC 1317) One can receive Confirmation only once, because it imprints an indelible character on the Christian’s soul.

1313. When is Confirmation administered? (CCC 1318) Confirmation is administered:
1. in the East: immediately after Baptism
2. in the West: when the age of reason has been reached.

1314. What are the five conditions for receiving Confirmation in the West? (CCC 1319) The five conditions for receiving Confirmation in the West are:
1. age of reason
2. professing the Faith
3. being in the state of grace
4. having the intention to receive Confirmation
5. being ready to be a witness of Christ.

1315. What is the essential rite of Confirmation? (CCC 1320) The essential rite of Confirmation is (1) the anointing with sacred chrism, together with (2) the laying on of the celebrant’s hand and (3) the explicative words.

1316. How is the connection between Confirmation and Baptism expressed where they are separated? (CCC 1321) Where they are separated, the connection between Confirmation and Baptism is expressed by the renewal of the baptismal promises.