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An additional name at confirmation is not strictly required, but it often recommended as a sign that one is entering on a new way of life. The name is often that of some saint the person would like as a patron to whom to pray.

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The name chosen at Confirmation is that of a Saint. When a young person picks a Saint, he/she is taking that Saint for his/her Patron.

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You need to pick the name of a saint with whom you feel a close connection, someone you can emulate and look up to as a role model.

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What if your confirmation is coming up and you are thinking of choosing Hermione as your name but does Sophie-Lee Hermione Mangan sound nice?

If your confirmation is coming up, you should choose a name that has significance to you or your family and also sounds nice as a whole name. Sophie-Lee Hermione Mangan sounds nice!


Do girls have to choose girls names for confirmation?

No, girls do not have to choose girls' names for confirmation. In the Catholic Church, individuals typically choose a confirmation name that holds personal significance to them, regardless of gender.


Must you take a name for confirmation?

When you choose a Confirmation name you are choosing a saint that is very special to you and who you wish to use as a role model for your life. When you were born your parents chose your name and patron saint. Now that you are confirming your faith as a young adult, you have the opportunity to choose.


Can the name Selena be a confirmation name?

No, the name Selena can not be a confirmation name.


What is the confirmation name for Victoria?

victoria is a confirmation name..


Selena Gomez's confirmation name?

Her confirmation name is Marie!


What is the significance of Confirmation?

A sacrament admitting a baptized person into full membership of the church.


How is a confirmation name listed on the confirmation certificate?

If a confirmation name is chosen, usually a saint's name, it is listed after the baptismal name and before the surname. Otherwise, the baptismal name is used. ex: confirmation name: John Baptismal name: Charles Michael Surname: Smith confirmation certificate : Charles Michael John Smith w/o confirmation name: Charles Michael Smith


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That's a unique name for a frog! I wonder if there is any specific reason or significance behind choosing the name Andrew Jackson?


How does confirmation bring you closer to God?

because it brings you closer to God and it is a big sacrament of our faith


Is Savannah a good confirmation name. why?

No, Savannah is not a good confirmation name as it is not the name of a saint or blessed.


What do you buy a child for his confirmation?

Preferably something with a religious significance, but also something that will mean something to him, that he'll love and cherish for the rest of his life, and will remind him of his first confirmation.