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Can a priest be a confirmation sponsor?
Confirmation does not normally require a sponsor, although most bishops ask for one. In the case that your bishop requires a sponsor, he would issue the rules for that, normally any confirmed Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Can a confirmation sponsor be married by civil judge?
No, the Church requires that a sponsor be a practicing Catholic. A person married outside the Church would not be in full communion with the Church and could not be a sponsor.
Can a non-practicing Catholic be a confirmation sponsor?
Yes, you must be a registered and active Catholic to be considered as a sponsor for Confirmation. If the person is from a different parish, the local pastor will contact the church to verify this.
How do I get confirmed in the Catholic Church?
To get confirmed in the Catholic Church, you typically need to participate in a confirmation preparation program, receive instruction on the teachings of the Church, and choose a sponsor. During the confirmation ceremony, a bishop will lay hands on you and anoint you with chrism oil, sealing you with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
How is the Anglican Confirmation different from the Catholic?
The Anglican Confirmation is not recognized in the Catholic Church.
Is Confirmation a Catholic tradition?
The Catholic Church is not the only Christian Church which has Confirmation. Many other ones do too.
Do you have to be over 18 to be a sponsor at confirmation?
Roman Catholic AnswerAlthough your parish or diocese may have specific requirements for a Confirmation sponsor, I believe the only absolute requirement is that he or she already be Confirmed in the Catholic Church, in the same rite that you are seeking Confirmation.
Why would you go through confirmation in the Catholic Church if already confirmed as a Presbyterian?
Because Presbyterian Confirmation is not recognized by the Catholic Church.
Which sacrament typically comes first in the Catholic Church: confirmation or communion?
Communion typically comes before confirmation in the Catholic Church.
When you get confirmation who is the sponsor?
I believe that the ideal person would be a God parent, showing they had fulfilled their role given at baptism. But my Church of England experience is that no sponsor is needed.Roman Catholic AnswerYou choose your sponsor; you need to pick an adult Catholic who is confirmed and active in his faith. Someone you look up to that will help you in your own faith journey.
Can you leave the Catholic Church after confirmation?
Yes, it is possible to leave the Catholic Church after confirmation. Individuals have the freedom to choose their religious beliefs and affiliations.
What comes after confirmation in the Catholic Church?
After confirmation in the Catholic Church, the next sacrament is typically the reception of the Eucharist, also known as First Communion.
