The patron saints of catechists are:
Cesar de Bus
Charles Borromeo
Robert Bellarmine
Viator
The patron saint of Confirmation is Saint Ambrose, who was a bishop known for his teachings on the sacraments and his strong defense of the faith. He is also known as the patron saint of learning and students.
There is no designated patron saint of Confirmation. The saint you choose as your patron for receiving this sacrament is your own personal patron.
A wonderful choice as a patron saint of your confirmation.
Your confirmation name doesn't have to match your name, just pick a saint who is the patron saint of something you like do or is your hobby. For example, Saint Peter is the patron saint of workers.
Usually your primary patron saint is the saint for whom you are named. Your other patron saint is the saint whose feast day falls on your birthday. You also choose a patron saint when you pick your confirmation name.
If you know her biography, & she inspires you, you will want her for your patron at Confirmation.
You may have several patron saints:The saint you were named for.The saints or saints whose feast day falls on your birthday.The saint you chose as your confirmation name.
Your birthday saint is the saint or saints whose feast day falls on your birthday. Your other patron saints are the saint for whom you are named and the saint you chose as your confirmation saint.
yes, she is patron of loss of family members but she was not a nun to my knowledge and I'm using her as my confirmation name because she was a magnificent person.
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.
The patron saint of art: St. Catharine of Bologna and of music St Cecilia
When you were baptized your parents chose your name and patron saint. You had no choice in the matter. Now, as a young adult you have the opportunity to choose a saint you wish as a special patron, someone you can emulate and use as a protector and role model..
1)Write letter to parish priest. 2)Take catechesis classes. 3)Choose a patron Saint. 4)attend the Confirmation Mass.
The only saint recognized by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of athletes and athletics is St. Sebastian. See this link for confirmation of this.