Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, we come to experience the power of God through the Holy Spirit in a unique way, much as the apostles did on the first Pentecost. Our initiation into the Church which was begun at baptism is carried forward with the anointing by the bishop at Confirmation. Not only are we more deeply rooted in our relationship with God but we become more fully aware of the call to be a true disciple of Christ. Our bond with the Church is thus strengthened and we are able to accept our responsibility to carry out the mission of the Church in our lives.