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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
Can you make your confirmation online?
No, you must take the classes in person as well as take part in the confirmation at Church.
Presentation of the candidate
The names of everybody to be confirmed are read out. Each one stands up so everyone can see and then goes to the Bishop at the front.
The Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Each candidate is asked questions about what they believe. They promise to reject evil. These promises are like an enrolment in to the Catholic Church. It is a bit like joining a club, except that the promises affect the whole of a person's life.
The Laying on of Hands
The Bishop lays his hands on each of the candidates. This is to show them that they have the special job of living like Jesus would want and showing other people how to do the same. The hands are a symbol of the power and strength that will come to them through the Holy Spirit.The Anointing with Chrism
The Bishop says the candidate's name. This can be a special confirmation name (normally a saint's name) or the name they usually use.The Bishop then draws the sign of the cross on the forehead of the candidate with the oil of chrism. This oil is an ancient sign of being chosen by God. It is also used in baptism. The sign of the cross shows that the candidate is a child of God. Oil can be used to heal or to give strength.
What is the outward sign of the sacrament of Confirmation?
OK, so I may not be the smartest girl on earth, but what I do know is that the Holy Spirit is the main symbol of Confirmation. On every picture that I have ever seen, there was a Holy Spirit in the picture. It looks like the Holy Spirit is bringing down fire. I never really learned what the MAIN symbol of Confirmation is, but I have never seen a picture of Confirmation without the Holy Spirit in it. Like I said before, I'm not that smart, but I'm smart enough to know that much...so hope this was a little helpful...Peace!!! :b <3
What does oil mean at confirmation?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in paragraph 695 says that "the symbolism of anointing with oil also signifies the Holy Spirit, (Cf. 1 Jn 2:20:27; 2 Cor 1:21) to the point of becoming a synonym for the Holy Spirit.
How do you write a thank you for confirmation?
When you are writing a letter to a your priest or bishop, include the following:
1. A statement of desire to be confirmed in the Church
2. A statement concerning the steps you have taken to prepare for this Sacrament.
3. A statement of desire to study and live the faith and to your future commitment to advance the cause of Christ and His Church.
Good luck with receiving this Sacrament!
Who can perform confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church?
Often, a bishop or another clergyman with higher rank performs the Confirmation, but by delegation (If they are authorized to take over the confirmation for the bishop because he is busy with something else), an abbot or priest can also perform the Confirmation Mass.
Veronica, Magdalene, Maria, Agnes, Joan, Bernadette.
(Any female name which was the name of a Saint.)
Is Frederick a Catholic Confirmation name for a boy?
Yes, there was a St. Frederick, bishop and martyr.
Yes, it is. There was a St. Ava in Germany many years ago.
Can Milagros be used as a confirmation name?
If you are Catholic then your confirmation name must be that of a person who has been declared a Saint by The Vatican.
Can attendance at a Lutheran confirmation be used as a Roman Catholics Sun Mass obligation?
Absolutely not. Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass at a Roman Catholic Church. Absolutely not. Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass at a Roman Catholic Church.
