Question 266
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Why is this sacrament called Chrismation or Confirmation?
Answer
It is called Chrismation (in the Eastern Churches: Anointing with holy myron or chrism) because the essential rite of the sacrament is anointing with chrism. It is called Confirmation because it confirms and strengthens baptismal grace.
Condenses CCC ¶¶ 1289