Summa Theologica

IIIa q. 72 : Of The Sacrament Of Confirmation (Twelve Articles)

[Letter] [A4] Entire question
[Letter] [A4] 1. Whether confirmation is a sacrament?
[Letter] [A4] 2. Whether chrism is a fitting matter for this sacrament?
[Letter] [A4] 3. Whether it is essential to this sacrament that the chrism which is its matter be previously consecrated by a bishop?
[Letter] [A4] 4. Whether the proper form of this sacrament is: "I sign thee with the sign of the cross," etc.?
[Letter] [A4] 5. Whether the sacrament of Confirmation imprints a character?
[Letter] [A4] 6. Whether the character of Confirmation presupposes of necessity, the baptismal character?
[Letter] [A4] 7. Whether sanctifying grace is bestowed in this sacrament?
[Letter] [A4] 8. Whether this sacrament should be given to all?
[Letter] [A4] 9. Whether this sacrament should be given to man on the forehead?
[Letter] [A4] 10. Whether he who is confirmed needs one to stand for him?
[Letter] [A4] 11. Whether only a bishop can confer this sacrament?
[Letter] [A4] 12. Whether the rite of this sacrament is appropriate?