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What is the bishop's job in confirmation?
To give the young candidate the Seal of the Holy Spirit.
Do confirmation sponsors have to come to confirmation class with the candidate?
no
Why does each candidate have a sponsor in confirmation?
Each candidate has a sponsor in confirmation because the sponsor serves as a mentor and guide throughout the preparation process for the sacrament. The sponsor provides support, advice, and guidance as the candidate prepares to deepen their commitment to their faith. Additionally, the sponsor helps to ensure that the candidate is fully prepared to receive the sacrament and understands its significance.
What do you call someone that is going to be receiving confirmation?
Someone who is going to be receiving confirmation in the Catholic Church is typically referred to as a "confirmation candidate."
Does the sponsor at confirmation have to say anything?
No. Only the Confirmation candidate him/herself speaks.
What do sponsors buy for confirmation?
A present such as a cross, or a Holy book for the Confirmation candidate.
What is a candidate for confirmation?
Usually a young person between the ages of 12 - 15 years..Catholic AnswerIn the Catholic Church, any person who has been baptized is a candidate for confirmation. Confirmation is administered as the same time as baptism, except in the Latin Rite. In the Latin Rite, the age for confirmation is set by the diocesan bishop. The candidate is called a confirmand.
What do sponsors represent in Confirmation?
References for the candidate.
Who helps a candidate prepare spiritually to receive confirmation?
The parents and sponsor(s) help prepare the candidate for Confirmation.
Why is there a Bible at confirmation?
A bible is presented to the Confirmation candidate as a sign for him/her to live by the faith in Christ.
Is confirmation sponsor supposed to buy the dress?
Only if it's a present for the Confirmation candidate.
What is a Confirmation sponsor?
A Confirmation sponsor is a confirmed Catholic in good standing who mentors the Confiramation candidate before he or she is confirmed. Traditionally the Confirmation sponsor is a Godparent (connecting Baptism to Confirmation), but does not have to be.
