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1311 Candidates for Confirmation, as for Baptism, fittingly seek the spiritual help of a sponsor. To emphasize the unity of the two sacraments, it is appropriate that this be one of the baptismal godparents. 129

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PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

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CHAPTER ONE: THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

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ARTICLE 2: THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

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129 Cf. OC Introduction 5; 6; CIC, Can. 893 §§ 1- 2.

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