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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.
533 Questions
Why does the bishop extend his hands over the whole group of candidates seeking confirmation?
He does this to remind them of the laying on of hands
Can confirmation name be used as a middle name?
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.
Why is the cross one of the main symbols of confirmation other than the Holy Spirit?
Because, when we renew our Baptismal promises at Confirmation, we promise to take on the Cross of Christ the Lord.
Does the sponsor at confirmation have to say anything?
No. Only the Confirmation candidate him/herself speaks.
Is there a St Deirdre as I want that name as my Confirmation name?
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.
Do you receive Confirmation during a separate ceremony than Mass?
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Roman Catholic AnswerYou can, but the usual way is to celebrate Confirmation in the middle of Mass.What is the slap in confirmation?
"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."
Why is bernadette a good name for confirmation?
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.
Where did Confirmation originate from a Biblical context?
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
Can you take the name Grace as a Catholic Confirmation name?
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
What does water mean in confirmation?
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.
What happens in the final blessing and dismissal of confirmation?
In the final ritual, a candle is lit to the newly confirmed child. This concludes the ceremony as everybody leaves.
From both a Roman Catholic perspective as well as an Episcopal (Anglican) perspective, Confirmation is a 'sacrament' or 'sacramental rite' in which we are confirmed in our faith, through the laying on of hands and/or anointing on the forehead by a bishop. During which the Holy Spirit comes upon us in a new way, empowering us as we make a mature commitment to live and walk with Christ.
In some traditions such as the Orthodox Churches as well as the Lutheran Churches, confirmation (or chrismation as the Orthodox Churches refer to it) are typically performed by the priest or pastor.
The Orthodox Churches typically do not separate Baptism from Confirmation/Chrismation, but rather after the submersion of the baptismal candidate, he or she is then chrismated or anointed by the cleric (typically a priest) and prayed over to receive empowerment by the Spirit. In addition, the newly baptized and chrismated (confirmed) individual is administered the sacrament of the Holy Communion, all in the same service.
Orthodox Christians as well see this sacrament as a means of 'welcoming' the newly baptized into the church in a new way. Although it is done in the same ceremony as baptism, Chrismation or confirmation for Orthodox Christians is seen as an extension of the sacrament of baptism, essentially 'sealing' the sacrament with the spiritual empowerment by the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the newly baptized Christian.
This sacramental rite is most specific to the Roman Catholic Church, Old Catholic Churches, Eastern Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Anglican/Episcopalian Churches, Lutheran Churches, Moravian Church, and even United Methodist Churches. (However, the Lutherans, United Methodists and the Moravians vary in regards to their understanding of confirmation. Although they recognize it as both a profession of faith as well as an empowerment by the spirit through the laying on of hands by a pastor or bishop, they would not associate it with baptism nor would many typically use the term 'sacramental' in regards to this church rite.)
Although some other Protestant Churches may have 'confirmation' it is not seen as being sacramental at all as it is in 'sacramental churches' (as mentioned above) but seen solely as a human made tradition in which one makes a mature commitment to Christ, in front of the entire congregation.
In most protestant churches that offer 'confirmation' such as the Presbyterian Church and the Reformed Churches, there is typically not a laying on of hands or anointing, but rather the confirmand stands in front of the entire congregation 'professing his/her faith' and awaiting questions and approval by the board of elders and the board of deacons.
AnswerThe term 'Confirmation' may also be used in other ways. To Confirm something or to offer confirmation is to varify it, or prove its validity.Example: Let's say you are prayed for and someone tells you that you are called to be a worship leader. Then, someone else comes and prays for you and tells you the same thing. You have gotten CONFIRMATION on the subject of being a worship leader.
Roman Catholic AnswerConfirmation is one of the seven Sacraments instituted by Our Blessed Lord to communicate grace to His people.from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
The sacrament in which, through the laying on f 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.
Is Rihanna a saints name as I need one for confirmation?
Not as a Catholic Saint: Closest I know of is St. Rhian (A Welsh Abbot) but that is a male name - Rhianna possibly is a feminisation of it (?)
You do know it should be about what the Saint means to you, rather than a cool name.
Have a look at the link below for some female saint names:
What do you call the people receiving confirmation?
They are usually referred to as 'Confirmation candidates.' Of course, it may depend upon the particular Parish.
When is a person ready to be confirmed?
When a person is ready to be confirmed is entirely at the discretion of the Bishop. Canonically, a person is ready to be confirmed immediately after he has been baptized, and in many rites, these two sacraments are always given together to newborns.
What is a good reason to choose saint elizabeth as a confirmation name?
you should choose that saint because of what great things they have done through out their lives
