A letter acknowledging his/her desire to become Confirmed, and promising to help in any kind of way.
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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.
Someone who is going to be receiving confirmation in the Catholic Church is typically referred to as a "confirmation candidate."
No. Only the Confirmation candidate him/herself speaks.
A present such as a cross, or a Holy book for the Confirmation candidate.
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.
References for the candidate.
A bible is presented to the Confirmation candidate as a sign for him/her to live by the faith in Christ.
Only if it's a present for the Confirmation candidate.
The parents and sponsor(s) help prepare the candidate for Confirmation.
"Dear Father ________, I would like to make my Confirmation, this spring. I am 13 years old, and I believe that I am ready to make the commitment to become Confirmed in the Church. Sincerely, Susan."
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.