Regarding the obligation of receiving the sacrament, it is admitted that confirmation is not necessary as an indispensable means of salvation (necessitate medii). On the other hand, its reception is obligatory (necessitate præcepti) "for all those who are able to understand and fulfill the Commandments of God and of the Church. This is especially true of those who suffer persecution on account of their religion or are exposed to grievous temptations against faith or are in danger of death. The more serious the danger so much greater is the need of protecting oneself". (Conc. Plen. Balt. II, n. 250.) As to the gravity of the obligation, opinions differ, some theologians holding that an unconfirmed person would commit mortal sin if he refused the sacrament, others that the sin would be at most venial unless the refusal implied contempt for the sacrament. Apart, however, from such controversies the importance of confirmation as a means of grace is so obvious that no earnest Christian will neglect it, and in particular that Christian parents will not fail to see that their children are confirmed. Confirmation imparts * an increase of sanctifying grace which makes the recipient a "perfect Christian"; * a special sacramental grace consisting in the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost and notably in the strength and courage to confess boldly the name of Christ; * an indelible character by reason of which the sacrament cannot be received again by the same person. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04215b.htm
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Someone who is going to be receiving confirmation in the Catholic Church is typically referred to as a "confirmation candidate."
Nobody can worthily celebrate the Eucharist without first receiving Baptism and Penance. In the Latin Rite, it is also necessary to receive Confirmation when one is old enough.
Confirmation is all about receiving the Gifts Of the Holy Spirit.
It is very important to participate in the Sunday Eucharist as it is a time you become more like God and become more like Jesus by uniting yourself with Him in receiving the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ worthily. By receiving His Most Precious and Holy Body and Blood worthily in the Eucharist we obey Jesus' command and take up our Cross daily and follow Him.
They are usually referred to as 'Confirmation candidates.' Of course, it may depend upon the particular Parish.
The 12 Apostles receiving the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.
The rehearsal that is routinely performed by a subordinate leader immediately after receiving any instructions such as a fragmentary order is a confirmation brief.
The proper dispositions are being part of a church
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.
Yes, back before 1963 it was common for one person, selected by the parish, to sponsor all of the candidates for Confirmation.
confirmation brief