Catholic 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.

By attending Catechesis classes, & having the Bishop place his hand on your forehead, saying "Receive the Seal of the Holy Spirit," during the Confirmation Mass.

If a confirmation name is chosen, usually a saint's name, it is listed after the baptismal name and before the surname. Otherwise, the baptismal name is used.

ex: confirmation name: John Baptismal name: Charles Michael Surname: Smith

confirmation certificate : Charles Michael John Smith

w/o confirmation name: Charles Michael Smith

He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands

Yes, a confirmation name can be used as a middle name if the individual or their family chooses to do so. Many people select a confirmation name that holds personal significance or reflects their faith, and incorporating it as a middle name can be a meaningful way to honor that choice. However, it's important to check with local customs or the specific guidelines of the religious community, as practices may vary. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one.

You should not be focused on just finding a name to use. Instead, focus on the Saints' lives. Pick several that you admire and want to be more like. THEN try putting that Saint Name into Your Name. Speak it out loud, see how it fits. But remember to focus on the person's life, not whether their name is cute.

Because, when we renew our Baptismal promises at Confirmation, we promise to take on the Cross of Christ the Lord.

No. Only the Confirmation candidate him/herself speaks.

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Kind of:

St Íde (Ita in English) was born Deirdre

We are about to baptize our daughter Deirdre.

May the Holy Spirit fill you with the grace of Deirdre and may you be a teacher like her.

"The slap, often omitted in ceremonies today because of modern sympathies, is to remind the confirmed that he or she must be ready to stay true and defend the Faith even in the face of death. The slap is a grim reminder that the Christian life carries with it a responsibility and gravity that may bring sorrows as well as joys; one must be always ready to be martyred for the faith."

Saint Bernadette was a young, very sickly girl to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared several times. Bernadette (later Sister Marie-Bernard) prayed fervently, and offered her entire, short life (she died at 35 years of age) to God, through the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was a shining example of denying yourself, picking up your cross daily and following Our Blessed Lord.

Yes, St. Grace (St. Gracia of Lerdia) was a martyr in the 12th century, here is her profile:

Daughter of Almanzor, Muslim caliph of Lerida, Catalonia. Sister of Saint Bernard and Saint Maria. Convert, brought to the faith by her brother Bernard. The three tried to convert their brother Almanzor, who turned them over to Moorish authorities. Martyr

Water can symbolize many things such as rebirth, cleansing of ones sins, or even life itself because there is no civilization without water, it is very essential to life.

In the final ritual, a candle is lit to the newly confirmed child. This concludes the ceremony as everybody leaves.