The candidates are anointed with the Oil of Chrism
Chrism is consecrated by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week
A Confirmation Name is imposed upon the confirmand
Confirmation bestows the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Minister of the Sacrament is the Bishop - or a priest delegated by him
"Peace be with you." The newly-confirmed is slapped (lightly!) on the cheek as a sign that he is now a soldier of Christ.

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