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Catholic Confirmation
Youth affirm their faith in the Catholic Church by the process of confirmation. This requires study and discussion under the direction of clergy before being blessed and becoming a full member of the church.
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What does the laying of the hands represent in confirmation?
The Bishop lays his hands on the Confirmand to witness the person's vows and ask the Holy Spirit to fill the person. The Bishop may put his hand on the person's head; in some churches, on the person's shoulder. The Bishop, as the authority of the Church as as representing Christ, is the authority on witnessing your (re)entrance into the church as now a young adult.
Confirmation may be received only?
The answer to this question is very simple. The answer is once, you may only receive Confirmation once.
Why did you pick Saint Andrew?
The reason why I picked this saint is because it's part of my middle name and I want to be able to act like him.
Can a person be confirmed at any age?
Yes. Generally the age in the Latin Rite is 13-14, or as determined by the individual Bishop. Any adult who has been baptized can be confirmed after completing RCIA instruction. In all other Rites of the Church, Baptism usually occurs immediately after birth when a baby is baptized.
What are the steps of a Confirmation Ceremony?
the five steps are preperation, annointing, laying of the hands,
1. Presentation of the candidate
2. The renewal of baptismal promises
3. The Laying on of Hands
4. The Annointing With Chrism
5.go out
That ^^^^^ but 5. Final blessing ^-^
Why is it important to be sealed with the spirit in confirmation?
This is a great question! Unfortunately not many people are able to articulate a good answer!
Let me begin by stating two of the most common errors concerning the Sacrament of Confirmation:
1) Confirmation as "Catholic Graduation" or "Sacrament of Adulthood." In this understanding the Sacrament is seen as a kind of "Sacrament of Adulthood" whereby the person is considered an adult in the Faith. Confirmation is in this understanding analogous to a Jewish Bar mitzvah.
2) Confirmation as "Sacrament of Choice." In this understanding Confirmation is contrasted to Baptism. The well meaning but sadly misinformed catechist will say something like "In Baptism God choose you, now in Confirmation you choose God." Of course this is nonsense becasue our human choice is always secondary to God's election. We do make a choice for God, but only AFTER God has made a choice for us.
What is Confirmation? Confirmation is the Sacrament of Mission. Baptism is the Sacrament of Sonship. In Baptism we are made "Son's in the Son" which is another way of saying we are given a share in the life of Christ. We are made heirs of the Kingdom. In Confirmation we are sealed with the Holy Spirit for Mission. We are strengthened to endure persecution for the Faith, and strengthened to boldly preach the Gospel to all creatures. The Sacrament of Confirmation, then, completes the work of Baptism and gives us full participation in the life of the Church.
If we look in the Bible, we know that the Baptism of the Church took place on the cross. Through the Cross the Church (The New Eve) came forth from the side of Christ constituted in blood and water. Yet there is still another aspect to redemption that must happen to complete the word of redemption: The sending of the Holy Spirit. This as we all know took place on the day of Pentecost. On this day, the Church was sealed in the Spirit, strengthened for her mission, empowered to stand for Truth in the face of persecution.
Put simply: In Baptism the individual is introduced to the Cross of Christ, in Confirmation the individual is introduced to the Pentecost experience of the Church. In other words what the Cross was for the Universal Church when Christ gave up his Spirit and his side was pierced, Baptism is now for the individual. What Pentecost was for the Universal Church, Confirmation is now for the individual. These two Sacraments are how the universal is made particular, or how the individual encounters the Cross, and Pentecost.
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Catholic AnswerConfirmation completes what was begun in Baptism; together with the Eucharist it is the third sacrament of initiation; the three form one unity. "For 'by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church, and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.' (Lumen Gentium 11; cf. Ordo confirmationis, Introduction)." - Catechism of the Catholic Church.
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
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It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.
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From this fact, Confirmation brings and increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
- it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!; (Rom 8:15)
- it unites us more firmly to Christ;
- it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
- it renders our bond with the church more perfect; (Cf. Lumen Gentium 11)
- it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross: (Cf. Council of Florence (1439): Denzinger-Schometzer, Enchiridion Symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum {1965} 1319; Lumen Gentium 11; 12)
Recall then that you received the spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear in God's presence. Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the spirit, in your hearts. (St. Ambrose, De myst. 7, 42: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Latina (Paris: 1841-1855) 16, 402-403)
What is the oil used during RCIA?
That is the Sacred Chrism oil. It is an olive oil with balsam, a scent similar to Myrrh.
It is given at Confirmation for adults, and for newly baptized children, children at Confirmation, and if ordained a priest
It is a sign of priest to lead others to God, prophet to speak for God, and King to serve God and others as Jesus did
Can gloria be a confirmation name?
Yes, "Gloria" can be chosen as a confirmation name. In the Catholic tradition, individuals often select a confirmation name to signify their commitment to their faith. This name is typically a saint's name or a name with religious significance. "Gloria" is a Latin word meaning "glory," and it can be a fitting choice for someone seeking to express their dedication to God's glory and praise.
What is a confirmation sponsor proxy?
Someone who stands in for the sponsor if the sponsor cannot make the ceremony. The proxy should also be Catholic and Confirmed.
Yes. Blessed Jacqueline Monnier was beatified by Pope Blessed John Paul II, I don't know anymore about her.
What is a candidate for confirmation?
Usually a young person between the ages of 12 - 15 years.
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Catholic Answer
In the Catholic Church, any person who has been baptized is a candidate for confirmation. Confirmation is administered as the same time as baptism, except in the Latin Rite. In the Latin Rite, the age for confirmation is set by the diocesan bishop. The candidate is called a confirmand.
Can girls use boy saint names for confirmation?
I wouldn't think so. Normally, girls tend to use names like Mary The Virgin or something like that. It's up to you. If you're still unsure, ask your local priest.
Wrong answer. You may choose any saint's name.... male or female.
Agreed. It doesn't matter what gender the saint is, as long as the person truly likes the saint, and feels connected with him/her. I am a girl, and I'm think of choosing St. Genesuis because I am an actress. St. Genesuis was a male.
Significance of choosing a confirmation name?
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.
Can St. Faith be used as a confirmation name?
Yes, Faith is still listed as a saint although there are questions if she really existed.
How did the Apostles administer Confirmation?
Probably in a similar way as is still practiced in the Eastern Rites: that is, it was the second half of baptism, and was administered immediately following baptism. A vestige of this survives in the Latin Rite, where there is still an anointing with Sacred Chrism immediately after Baptism. So it would have been the anointing at the end of the initiation ceremony when the Apostles administered Confirmation.
