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Confirmation was once part of baptism. Confirmation in the past took place immediately after baptism. The separation was about as a result of change in social structure of ancient society.

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What is the difference between between baptism and confirmation?

Baptism is usually done when you are a baby. Confirmation is usually done when you are near graduating from high school. The difference is that baptism is usually when the parents say that this is the religion that you are going to be practicing and learning about. Confirmation is when you take it upon yourself to say that you are going to continue to learn and follow the religion.Catholic AnswerBaptism is the sacrament by which (through water and the word of God) a person is cleansed of all sin and reborn and sanctified in Christ to everlasting life. It is strictly necessary for salvation. Confirmation is a different sacrament by which, through the laying on of hands, anointing with Chrism, and prayer, those already baptized are strengthened by the Holy Spirit in order that they may steadfastly profess the faith and faithfully live up to their profession. In the early Church it was given immediately after Baptism, in the Eastern Church it is known as Chrismation, as the Confirmed are anointed with Sacred Chrism. Though not strictly necessary for salvation, unlike baptism, confirmation is eminently important in contributing to Christian perfection and there is a grave obligation to receive it in due time.In all but the Latin rite, Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion are given together upon one's entry into the Church even if this is within a week of birth. In the Latin rite they are separated, often by many years, for infants, they are still given together for adult converts.


How many the 7 scraments?

If you mean what are the seven sacraments, then they are Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony (marriage), and Holy Order. If you are not asking that, then I don't know.


What sign does Baptism confirmation and holy orders have in common?

Baptism, confirmation, and holy orders are all sacraments in the Catholic Church that confer a permanent mark on the recipient. This mark, also known as a sacramental character, signifies a spiritual seal and can only be received once. It signifies a person's belonging to Christ and their mission within the Church.


What sacred oil is used for baptism comfirmation and holy orders?

The sacred oil used for baptism, confirmation, and holy orders is called chrism oil. This oil is consecrated by a bishop and is used in different sacraments within the Catholic Church to symbolize the presence of the Holy Spirit.


What is a sign that Baptism Confirmation and Holy Orders have in common?

Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders are all sacraments (= signs) of initiation. A sacrament is defined as: - a visible sign, - instituted by Christ, - for the transmission of grace. Baptism (received at any age) brings the grace of God's forgiveness of all personal sins, and erases the trace of Original Sin which we all inherit from Adam and Eve. The baptised person becomes a member of the mystical body of Christ, the Church. Confirmation (received by one who has attained the age of reason) confers actual graces upon the recipient, who in freely choosing to be confirmed expresses his desire to confirm the choice of baptism that was usually made by his parents. The confirmed person becomes an adult member of the Church. Holy Orders, which can be conferred only by a bishop, initiates a man into the priesthood of Christ as an ordained minister. He would normally have been ordained a Lector, then a Deacon beforehand, and may subsequently be consecrated a bishop, which is the fullness of the priesthood. Elevation to archbishop or cardinal and even election as Pope are higher honours, but the episcopacy (becoming a bishop) is already the fullness of the priestly state.

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When do they do Confirmation in the Catholic Church?

Confirmation is the second half of baptism, it completes one's initiation into Christianity. It can be celebrated anytime after Baptism, in most of the Rites, it is celebrated immediately with baptism, in the Latin Rite, it has be separated and is usually given after the age of 12, the exact age is up to the local Bishop.


Lighted candle is a sacrament for Baptism Eucharist or Confirmation?

is the lighted candle used for confirmation and baptism


When did Confirmation become separate from Baptism?

Roman Catholic AnswerThey have always been separate sacraments, although they were initially given during the same ceremony. Normally, baptism is administered by a priest, and confirmation is administered by a Bishop. In the West, with the growing number of infant baptisms during the year, and the impossibility of the Bishop being at all of them, gradually Confirmation was moved to a later period, after instruction in the faith. So that very early on, in the first couple centuries, Baptism and Confirmation became separated. In the East, the three sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist, are still administered together to an infant.


Is confirmation the same as baptism?

No, confirmation is not the same as baptism. Baptism is a sacrament that initiates a person into the Christian faith, while confirmation is a ritual in which a baptized person publicly affirms their faith and receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit.


Is Reconciliation the sacrament that completes Baptism?

No, the Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism.


What sacrament is related with confirmation?

Baptism.


In a Catholic Church Confirmation what are the two things you are anointed for?

Baptism & Confirmation.


Is confirmation synonymous with baptism?

No, confirmation is not synonymous with baptism. Baptism is a Christian sacrament that symbolizes purification and initiation into the faith, while confirmation is a separate sacrament that signifies a deepening of one's commitment to the Christian faith and the receiving of the Holy Spirit.


What are the 3 parts of the rite of Confirmation?

The three esential parts of the rite of confirmation are: baptism,eucharist and confirmation


Person preparing for baptism or confirmation?

Catechumen


Does confirmation complete sainthood?

No, it completes Baptism.


What sacraments to presbyterians have?

Baptism, Communion, & Confirmation.