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Do girls have to choose girls names for confirmation?
No, girls can also choose the name of a male saint or blessed as a confirmation name.
Why do Catholics choose a saint's name at Confirmation?
I believe you set that as a role model to follow and try to act as in your life. For example, my name is Emily. I chose Saint Emily because she was a teacher for poor children who couldn't afford school. I love kids and I love helping and teaching so I decided this was the Saint for me.
Why did Saint Benedict choose his saint's name?
Saint Benedict of Nursia was named by his parents when he was born. He did not choose the name himself.
Was there a Saint Kathleen?
No there isn't. There is a Saint Catherine though. My sister made the mistake when she made her confirmation under the name Kathleen only to discover there was no such saint. This is true but I'm making my confirmation and I'm picking Kathleen as that is another form of Catherine
Why did Saint Andrew choose to die on a cross?
Andrew did not choose to die on a cross. That was forced upon him.
Do girls have to choose girls names for confirmation?
No, girls can also choose the name of a male saint or blessed as a confirmation name.
Do women have to chose a feminine confirmation name?
No, you can also choose a male confirmation name as long as it is a saint's name.
What is a good reason to choose saint elizabeth as a confirmation name?
you should choose that saint because of what great things they have done through out their lives
Is Giselle a confirmation name?
As a Confirmation name, you can choose the name that you received at your Baptism or you may choose a name of a saint or Bible character that you would like to emulate.
How does a person find their saint?
You have two choices:The saint for whom you are namedThe saint whose feast day falls on your birthdayHowever, for Confirmation you can choose any saint you wish.
Must you take a name for confirmation?
When you choose a Confirmation name you are choosing a saint that is very special to you and who you wish to use as a role model for your life. When you were born your parents chose your name and patron saint. Now that you are confirming your faith as a young adult, you have the opportunity to choose.
Who is the patron saint of Confirmation?
The patron saint of Confirmation is Saint Ambrose, who was a bishop known for his teachings on the sacraments and his strong defense of the faith. He is also known as the patron saint of learning and students.
What are the steps to Confirmation?
1)Write letter to parish priest. 2)Take catechesis classes. 3)Choose a patron Saint. 4)attend the Confirmation Mass.
Is Michael a Saint name for Confirmation?
Yes, it is a wonderful confirmation name. However, before you choose it you should so an Internet search of St. Michael to learn as much as you can about him.
Does your saint count by birthday or name?
Usually your primary patron saint is the saint for whom you are named. Your other patron saint is the saint whose feast day falls on your birthday. You also choose a patron saint when you pick your confirmation name.
Is Lauren a confirmation name?
I can find no saint named Lauren and your confirmation name should be that of a saint.
Can I use Saint Kateri Tekawitha for my confirmation name?
A wonderful choice as a patron saint of your confirmation.
