The Mysteries of Initiation

Chrismation, called Confirmation in the Latin Rite, immediately follows Baptism and seals and animates us as heirs of the Kingdom, giving us "the gift of the Holy Spirit," which helps us live lives worthy of the Kingdon (cf. Hebrews 6:2; Acts 8:14-17; 19:6). 

Christ nourishes us with His risen Body and Blood, helping us to mature in His image and grow in His likeness (John 6:51-58; Luke 22:19-20; Mark 14:22-25; Matthew 26:26-29).

The Byzantine tradition does not separate the three Mysteries of Initiation, but celebrates them, whether the candidate is an infant or an adult. 

In the Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy, the deacon or priest makes the following announcement just prior to the distribution of Holy Communion: "Approach with the fear of God and with Faith". This refers only to the reception of Holy Communion.

All Catholics who are properly disposed are welcome to receive the Divine Eucharist. Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with who we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not permitted to receive the Divine Eucharist. 

The body and blood of our Lord are administered on a small spoon. Communicants approach close to the priest or deacon and remain standing. 

The communicants say nothing.

They open the mouth widely without extending the tongue and close the mouth only after the spoon has been withdrawn.

The faithful should remain standing while others are receiving holy communion.

When Holy Communion has been distributed, the celebrant blesses with the chalice, "Save your people, O God, and bless your inheritance." This blessing is directed primarily to those who were unable to partake of the Divine Mysteries.  Those who do not receive Holy Communion at a particular Divine Liturgy should not approach for a personal blessing but rather remain at their place and receive the blessing from the chalice following distribution.