What happens during the confirmation ceremony?

Answer 1

A conformation is when a child, usually around the ages 7-9, are recognised as Christians and a member of their parish. The child chooses a sponsor (this can be a relation or a friend of the family) who will go up with the child to the priest. they are given their baptismal candle and light it again, before the priest recites their baptismal promises, to which they will reply "I do". This is the Basis of a conformation. the child also chooses a conformation name, such as Mary, Simon etc. usually a saints name (For example, my conformation name is Bernadette) I hope this helped at all :)

Answer 2

The process of Confirmation is to strengthen your connection with God and turn you into an active adult of the Catholic Church. During the actual mass, the bishop will say "be sealed with the Holy Spirit" which then gives you the gift of the Holy Spirit permanently sealed with you forever.

Answer 3

Catholic Answer

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The Bishop, or in some instances a delegated priest prays over the confirmands and then anoints them with Sacred Chrism.

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from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994

1297 The consecration of the sacred chrism is an important action that precedes the celebration of Confirmation, but is in a certain way a part of it. It is the bishop, who, in the course of the Chrism Mass of Holy Thursday, consecrates the sacred chrism for his whole diocese. In some Eastern Church this consecration is even reserved to the patriarch...

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1298 When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, as is in the case in the Roman Rite, the Liturgy of Confirmation begins with the renewal of baptismal promises and the profession of faith by the confirmands. This clearly shows that Confirmation follows Baptism. (Cf. Sacrasanctum concilium71) When adults are baptized, they immediately receive 'Confirmation and participate in the Eucharist. (Cf. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 866)

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1299 In the Roman Rite the bishop extends his hands over the whole group of the confirmands. Since the time of the apostles this gesture has signified the gift of the Spirit. The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words:

All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

by water and the Holy Spirit

you freed your sons and daughters from sin

and gave them new life.

Send your Holy Spirit upon them

to be their helper and guide.

Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of right judgment and courage,

the spirit of knowledge and reverence.

Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. (Ordo confirmationis 25)

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1300 The essential rite of the sacrament follows. In the Latin rite, "the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred through the anointing with chrism on the forehead, which is done by the laying on of the hand, and through the words: 'Accipe signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti' [Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.] (Paul VI, apostolic constitution, Divinae consortium naturae, 663. ...

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1301 The sign of peace that concludes the rite of the sacrament signifies and demonstrates ecclesial communion with the bishop and with all the faithful. (Cf. St. Hippolytus, Trad. Ap. 21: Sources Chretiennes {Paris: 1942-}11, 80-95.)

Answer 4

You are confirmed in your membership of Christ and as a Child of God. In fact, you become a lifetime member of the Catholic Church!

Roman Catholic Answer

from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994

1297 The consecration of the sacred chrism is an important action that precedes the celebration of Confirmation, but is in a certain way a part of it. It is the bishop, who, in the course of the Chrism Mass of Holy Thursday, consecrates the sacred chrism for his whole diocese. In some Eastern Church this consecration is even reserved to the patriarch...

1298 When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, as is in the case in the Roman Rite, the Liturgy of Confirmation begins with the renewal of baptismal promises and the profession of faith by the confirmands. This clearly shows that Confirmation follows Baptism. (Cf. Sacrasanctum concilium 71) When adults are baptized, they immediately receive 'Confirmation and participate in the Eucharist. (Cf. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 866)

1299 In the Roman Rite the bishop extends his hands over the whole group of the confirmands. Since the time of the apostles this gesture has signified the gift of the Spirit. The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words:

All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

by water and the Holy Spirit

you freed your sons and daughters from sin

and gave them new life.

Send your Holy Spirit upon them

to be their helper and guide.

Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of right judgment and courage,

the spirit of knowledge and reverence.

Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. (Ordo confirmationis 25)

1300 The essential rite of the sacrament follows. In the Latin rite, "the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred through the anointing with chrism on the forehead, which is done by the laying on of the hand, and through the words: 'Accipe signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti' [Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.] (Paul VI, apostolic constitution, Divinae consortium naturae, 663. ...

1301 The sign of peace that concludes the rite of the sacrament signifies and demonstrates ecclesial communion with the bishop and with all the faithful. (Cf. St. Hippolytus, Trad. Ap. 21: Sources Chretiennes {Paris: 1942-}11, 80-95.)

Answer 5

when you do that the priest asks god to take away all sins and you are free from sins that you confessed then you can chose to go back as many times but the priest just asks forgiveness and until you sin again you are free

Answer 6

During confirmation, a mature baptised person is blessed with chrism, a type of oil, by a bishop, or priest authorised by a bishop. The candidate chooses a saint name to add to their name.

Answer 7

The young person receives the Seal of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 8

You receive the Gifts Of the Holy Spirit.