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Is a priest usually the minister of confirmation?
No. Usually it is a bishop, but a priest can do it too.
What is the matter minister and form in confirmation?
Catholic AnswerThe matter of the sacrament of confirmation consists of the imposition of hands and the anointing with Sacred Chrism. The form of the sacrament of confirmation consists of the words: "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.The ordinary minister of confirmation is the bishop, although in certain special circumstances, a priest may administer confirmation with the Sacred Chrism previously consecrated by the Bishop, and the Bishop's permission.
Who is the minister of the sacrament of Confirmation and why?
The usual minister for Confirmation is the bishop. However, any priest can confirm with permission of the bishop. This is frequently the case for adult converts (RCIA) or people who have never been confirmed and are in danger of dying.
Who is ordinary minister of confirmation'?
Only the Bishop can do the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Who administers confirmation?
The ordinary minister of Confirmation is a bishop, usually of the same diocese as the confirmand. In cases of emergency, special faculties can be extended to a priest, who is then the extraordinary minister of Confirmation.
What has the author Thomas W Smiddy written?
Thomas W. Smiddy has written: 'A manual for the extraordinary minister of confirmation'
Why is the bishop the usual minister of confirmation?
Because the young person is making the adult decision to remain a faithful member of the Church.
Why is the bishop the only one to confirm?
While the bishop is the usual minister of Confirmation, with permission and in certain cases, a priest may confirm.
What age can you become an Extraordinary Minister?
Roman Catholic AnswerThis is up to your pastor and your Bishop. In most cases, you must at least have made your confirmation.
Why is the bishop head of confirmation?
Because of the fact that the young person is making an adult decision to remain a loyal member of the Church, it is the role of the Bishop to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation, which is when the young person receives the Holy Spirit..Catholic AnswerThe Bishop is the ordinary minister of confirmation. A priest may perform confirmation in certain specific circumstances, with his Bishop's permission and using Sacred Chrism consecrated by him.
Who Opened the M1?
I can't find any written confirmation of this, but I think it was Ernest Marples who was Minister of Transport at the time that the first section was opened(1959).
Who gives out Sacraments of Initiation?
The priest is the normal minister for Baptism (sometimes a deacon) and Eucharist. Usually Confirmation is ministered by a bishop but can, on occasion and with permission, be ministered by a priest.
