Why should a person choose a name for confirmation?

Answer 1

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..

Answer 2

When you choose a Confirmation name you are choosing a saint that is very special to you and who you wish to use as a role model for your life. When you were born your parents chose your name and patron saint. Now that you are confirming your faith as a young adult, you have the opportunity to choose.

Answer 3

you have to choose a saints name or you can keep a name if it is a saints name

Answer 4

In order to identify with a particular Patron Saint.

Answer 5

To select a patron Saint whom you relate to.

Answer 6

So, that one may have a Saint as their very own Patron.

Answer 7

By reading about the lives of the Saints.

Answer 8

To choose a Patron Saint for yourself.