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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.

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The person who receives the Sacrament of Confirmation is usually a young person between the ages of 12 -15 years. At Baptism, the child's Godparents takes the vows of a Christian on his/her behalf. At Confirmation, he/she does this for his/hers own self.

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The bishop is the usual minister of Confirmation but a priest, with permission, can also perform the sacrament.

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A priest does traditionally, but any Catholic in good standing with the church may do so in an emergency or when a priest is not available.

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Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit instituted Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday in about the year 33 AD.

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The bishop is the usual minister of the sacrament of Confirmation. However, under special circumstances any priest can receive permission to confirm. This is usually on a case by case basis.

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