When going through confirmation as a catholic is it okay to have a baptist sponsor?

What are the steps that a Catholic individual must take to complete the sacrament of Confirmation?

To complete the sacrament of Confirmation, a Catholic individual must first undergo preparation through classes or a program. They must then choose a sponsor, attend a Confirmation ceremony, and receive the sacrament from a bishop or priest. Finally, they are encouraged to continue living out their faith through active participation in the Church community.

What is the impotance of confirmation?

Confirmation is the confirmation of a Catholic's belief in God through a Sacrament.

How can one receive confirmation in the Catholic Church and what is the process to do so?

In the Catholic Church, confirmation is a sacrament where individuals receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To receive confirmation, one typically goes through a process of preparation, which may include attending classes, participating in a retreat, and receiving guidance from a sponsor. During the confirmation ceremony, the individual is anointed with chrism oil by a bishop or priest, and they make a public profession of their faith.

Why would you go through confirmation in the Catholic Church if already confirmed as a Presbyterian?

Because Presbyterian Confirmation is not recognized by the Catholic Church.

What does the sponsor have to do during confirmation?

To be a witness to the faith, and pass on that witness in guidance to the candidate. Qualifications: Catholic, Baptized, received Eucharist,Confirmed,and age 16 or older and not a parent of one to be confirmed.

Example of Church Confirmation Sponsor letter?

Dear________________________________In the Fall of 2007 I will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church. I ask you to be my sponsor as I prepare for the sacrament. I am attending religion class to learn more about my faith. I am performing community service and I am growing spiritually through prayer, reception of the sacraments, and attending Mass. I hope you will accompany me on this faith journey.Signed__________________________________________The Role of the Sponsor1. Sponsors help the candidates understand and appreciate the Sacrament of Confirmation and help them to have the right intentions for receiving the sacrament.2. Sponsors help the candidates prepare for Confirmation by encouraging them to pray, participate in the Eucharist, go to confession regularly, and to become involved in the parish community.3. Sponsors assist parents and catechists by answering the candidates' questions about the Catholic faith. Being a sponsor is an opportunity to learn more about your own Catholic faith.4. Sponsors present the candidate for Confirmation. Sponsors are present for the rehearsal and Confirmation Mass.5. Sponsors continue to assist the confirmed person in fulfilling the obligation of this sacrament by encouraging the candidate's growth in faith and involvement in the parish community.6. A sponsor is a person whom the candidate trusts, one the candidate feels comfortable with, and one who encourages the candidate to be a good Christian. Being a sponsor is an enriching experience for both the candidate and sponsor, not just for a few months, but for many years to come.7. Sponsors who are not registered members of ______________ parish must obtain a Sponsor's Certificate or letter from the pastor of their church affirming that they are practicing Catholics. This letter or certificate should be mailed to:____________ Catholic Churchc/o _________ -- ConfirmationAddress goes herePlease make sure the candidate's name is noted on the letter or certificate.Questions regarding Confirmation or your role as a sponsor may be addressed to:_______,, Parish_______ Office of Youth Ministry, phone_______ or email _________.

Is a sponsor a person who gives spiritual help and encouragement to someone preparing for confirmation?

Yes. Each candidate is asked to choose someone to support, advise and guide them through their confirmation. Our parish family usually advises our candidates for confirmation to ask a God Parent, grandparent, older sibling, aunt, uncle or may ask someone outside their family, often a person they may respect or admire, from their parish family. Any person who has completed confirmation and can provide the Roman Catholic Church when and where they were confirmed, is acceptable.

What do you get out of confirmation in the Catholic Church?

You cannot be 'unconfirmed' but if you have not yet been confirmed you can just refuse to go through with the ceremony - nobody can force you!

Why do Catholics choose a sponsor at confirmation?

They support the candidate in their journey to receiving the Holy Spirit. They can share in going to mass on Sunday. A sponsor can explain to the candidate why they go to mass and why it is important. To explain how it is important to follow Jesus and act as God would want us to. To make them understand that Baptism was the sacrament of life but Confirmation is the birth of that life. To gain the power and strength and show and live the life of a true Catholic. Obviously this candidate has a godparent from Baptism so this person is also supposed to be part of this candidates life and be helping him or her through this time. Being a sponsor is a lifetime committment, to be there for them, to help them understand the church and its ways, to show them how to live but at the same time you don't' have to be perfect, no one is. You just have to show them the way and be there for them whether it be at mass, a retreat, how to pray etc.. It is endless. If you would like to know specifically go to the church that the sponsor goes to and ask them if they have information on what the church expects of you as a sponsor. Good Luck and God Bless!

How do you ask someone to be your confirmation sponsor?

Well, honey, just be straight up and ask them. Say, "Hey, I need a sponsor for my confirmation, wanna do it?" Keep it simple and to the point. No need to beat around the bush, just lay it out there and see what they say. Good luck, kiddo!

Do baptists baptize or use confirmation for adults?

Baptism is the closest thing to confirmation in the Baptist church. To go through baptism a believer confesses their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and is voted on by the congregation to be accepted into the congregation. Baptism by the pastor or an ordained minister follows. Confirmation in many churches follows a program of catechism that affirms a person in the faith and answers many questions that a person might have in their faith journey. In the Baptist church they rely on the Sunday School to continue someones faith journey even as an adult.

Can you be accepted in catholic church if had child without marriage?

Yes, but you would need to enter the church through the RCIA program, receive the sacrament of baptism, confirmation, and eucharist.