The 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia shows that this Sacrament is unique to the Catholic Church. It describes its origin from Biblical texts and how it has been clearly handed down through the ages. The rite is briefly described, and the minister, matter, form, recipient, effects, necessity and sponsors are detailed.

The questions and answers from numbers 670-697 of the Baltimore Catechism give a definition of this Sacrament along with its expected effects and transformations when it is administered to the faithful once they have been educated in the Faith.

Sources from the Holy Bible and up to the 5th century are shown to uphold this Sacrament as valid, fundamental and one that is a Sacrament of Initiation.

Links to resources on the sacrament of confirmation in the Catholic Church. A web site with over 30 web page links on Confirmation. All links functional as of 26 October 2002

The full teaching of the Catholic Church on Confirmation, from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1285- 1321.