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What is a Christians definition of Confirmation?
Confirmation is the "confirming" of one's baptismal vows, spoken on behalf of the child in its infancy. In confirmation, the child is now old enough to affirm these vows for him/herself.
What is the meaning of the bishop during confirmation?
The Bishop is the authority in the Catholic Church. He, like Priests, Archbishops, and the Pope, represent Christ on earth. During Confirmation, the Bishop bears witness to the vows you are making as a young adult. Confirmation accepts you into the church as a full adult member, no longer a child.
Why is confirmation performed?
So that the young person may make his/her own vows at Confirmation.
Do you use a child's confirmation name on the envelope containing a money gift to present to her at the confirmation?
No
What is the role of the godmother in baptism?
The godmother along with the godfather promise to help the child being Baptized in the way of the Catholic Church until their Confirmation.
What do you celebrate on confirmation?
At Confirmation, we celebrate the young person receiving the Holy Spirit. This is a very sacred time for the young person, as he/she becomes an adult member in the Church.
Who can be a sponsor at confirmation?
Usually the young person's godparents.
Why does a mother present the child for baptism?
The baby is too young to reason and express his/her desire for baptism. The baby understands nothing about what is happening. The parents and Godparents speak for the child when the priest asks, "What do you desire of the Church?" The child will have the opportunity to 'confirm' that desire at a later time when he/she undergoes Confirmation.
Why is confirmation important to Christians?
Confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant made at Baptism. Whereas baptism is normally a parents' decision for their infant child, confirmation is usually received at a coming of age for most. The confirmed person becomes a congregation member at their own choosing. Avid followers of Christianity desire a full lifelong development into the faith and Confirmation is obviously a crucial step in that regard.
Who is permitted to receive Confirmation?
Any young Baptized person.
How is confirmation Administered?
The Bishop confirms the young men & women.
How it is Administered confirmation?
The Bishop confirms the young men & women.
