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Who is the minister of the sacrament of Confirmation and why?
The usual minister for Confirmation is the bishop. However, any priest can confirm with permission of the bishop. This is frequently the case for adult converts (RCIA) or people who have never been confirmed and are in danger of dying.
Why is the bishop the only one to confirm?
While the bishop is the usual minister of Confirmation, with permission and in certain cases, a priest may confirm.
Who administers confirmation?
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.
Is a priest usually the minister of confirmation?
No. Usually it is a bishop, but a priest can do it too.
Who is ordinary minister of confirmation'?
Only the Bishop can do the Sacrament of Confirmation.
What is the matter minister and form in confirmation?
Catholic AnswerThe matter of the sacrament of confirmation consists of the imposition of hands and the anointing with Sacred Chrism. The form of the sacrament of confirmation consists of the words: "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.The ordinary minister of confirmation is the bishop, although in certain special circumstances, a priest may administer confirmation with the Sacred Chrism previously consecrated by the Bishop, and the Bishop's permission.
Who in the Catholic Church usually confirms?
The usual minister for confirmation is the Bishop. A priest may be specifically delegated by the Bishop to confirm, and the priest is always delegated to confirm any adult convert that he baptizes, and those coming into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
Who is the usual minister of the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick?
A bishop or a priest is normally the ministers of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Why is the bishop head of confirmation?
Because of the fact that the young person is making an adult decision to remain a loyal member of the Church, it is the role of the Bishop to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation, which is when the young person receives the Holy Spirit..Catholic AnswerThe Bishop is the ordinary minister of confirmation. A priest may perform confirmation in certain specific circumstances, with his Bishop's permission and using Sacred Chrism consecrated by him.
What does the minister do in confirmation?
The Bishop says "(confirmation name) be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Sprit" AMEN. While making sign of cross with chrism on your forehead.
Who are the ministers for the sacrament of Baptism?
The ArchBishop or Cardinal of a particular archdiocese is usually the one who performs Confirmation. A priest is the one who administers Baptism, First Holy Communion, & first Holy Confession.
May a deacon administer sacrament of confirmation?
No, a deacon administers the sacrament of Baptism. Deacons can reside over a Marriage Ceremony as the official 'Witness'. This is because only two lay people can administer the sacrament of Marriage.
