Does the sacrament of Confirmation impress a character?
Yes; and for this reason it can be received only once (LXXII. 5).
If at the reception of Confirmation one is not in the proper conditions in order to receive its fruits, is it possible afterwards, by putting oneself in the proper conditions, to receive these fruits?
Yes; for the character remains and the fruits will come as soon as the obstacles are removed. For this reason it is a good thing to make the grace of this sacrament re-live in us.
Is it necessary for the reception of this sacrament that one be well instructed in the things of faith and in the Christian life?
Yes; and this not only to live a good life oneself, but to be able to defend the true Christian life against all who attack it (LXXII. 4, Obj. 3).
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