Why is a candle a symbol of confirmation?

Answer 1

Just as Christ was the Light of the world, so christians are to be witnesses of that light.

John 1 (v.2) The same [ie Jesus Christ] was in the beginning with God. John 1 (v.3) All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1 (v.4) In him was life; and the life was the light of men.*

John 1 (v.7) The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. John 1 (v.8) He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.John 1 (v.9) That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

John 8 (v.12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

2Cor 4 (v.4) In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Answer 2

It represents the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 3

A confirmation candle is a candle mostly used in a protestant confirmation ceremony, it has symbols of the Holy Spirit on it.

Answer 4

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Catholic AnswerIt isn't, a candle is used in Baptism, not in confirmation.