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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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Why would you be looking forward to your Confirmation?
Confirmation is the young adult/adult's decision to believe what the Catholic Church teaches and follow it. Upon making their Confirmation, the candidate will be considered an adult in the Catholic Church and be expected to live out their faith. The Holy Spirit gives gifts upon the reception of the Sacrament to help you to do this. If you do not believe what the Church teaches, do not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Wait until you are ready to take the faith seriously, and in the meantime, learn as much as you can about what the Church teaches and talk out any questions you have with your parish priest, an RCIA teacher (there is probably a program at your local parish), another catechist, or someone at your parish who is very active in the parish and knows a lot about the Church. If your questions cannot be answered by one person, ask them to look it up for you, ask another person, or look it up yourself in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism has many references to Bible verses and writings of the early apostles and Fathers of the Church.
Why is there a Bible at confirmation?
A bible is presented to the Confirmation candidate as a sign for him/her to live by the faith in Christ.
What is meant by confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church.
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Confirmation is the sealing with the Holy Spirit to strengthen the person to live their baptismal promises.
Why would you go through confirmation in the Catholic Church if already confirmed as a Presbyterian?
Because Presbyterian Confirmation is not recognized by the Catholic Church.
Has anyone reiceved confirmation for bgt 2011?
hello, i appleyed to bgt 2011 in the begining of august pretty early im 14 though, anyway and havent got anything yet they said towards the end of october i assume its between now and the 31st (halloween) good luck!
"Charismatic Catholics" are members of the Catholic Church who practice miraculous manifestations of the Holy Spirit usually associated with the Pentecostal movement, most notably glossolalia, or speaking in tongues. They often form their own subgroups within the Catholic Church.
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Catholic AnswerOfficially, there is no such thing, the only references in the Catechism are to "Charism" and in that they are referring to the charism of communion, or the consecrated life, of infallibility, or of truth and growth in faith. Charismatic usually refers to movements who emphasise the Holy Spirit and various forms of gifts of the Holy Spirit. This movement began in the protestant churches and has spread to some Catholic circles. The Church is mixed on this, some Bishops approving of some forms of this, but there has been nothing official from the Holy Father, and individuals should be very careful that they stay in Communion with the Church and not go outside the guidelines issued by their Bishop.What is the link between pentecost and sacrament of confirmation?
because its when you recieve the sacrament of the girfts of the holy spirit.
Can a deacon be a Confirmation Sponsor?
Yes, no problem. If the deacon is assisting the bishop at the Confirmation, he can step down to sponsor at Confirmation then return. If he is not assisting the bishop, he simply sits in the congregation with the other sponsors, without vesting.
What a sponsor need to do for confirmation?
A sponsor can be male or female, and must be at least age 16, a Catholic in good standing, and confirmed.
Since you are not in full communion with the catholic Church, you should not receive the "wafer" which is the true body and blood of Christ. You can take classes to eneter into full communion as a candidate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation)program, and then are more than welcome to receive the "wafer". You should referain from doing so until you receive a better understanding of the Church's teachings.
With regard to it being a sin, you have not received the sacrament of Penance so sin only applies to knowing you are doing wrong as a a catechized Catholic. While it is not a sin for you, you should refrain from this, and seek the RCIA program. Most programs start in the fall and end with Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.
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What Questions are asked by the bishop during confirmation?
Confirmation Questions:
1. Name the 3 sacraments of Christian initiation? Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confirmation
2. Why is Confirmation necessary? It completes the grace of Baptism
3. With what are we enriched and what are we obliged to do through the Sacrament of Confirmation? Holy Spirit, seals your Baptism
4. To whom is the fullness of the Spirit given? The receiver of the sacrament
5. What is rightly recognized as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation? The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church
6. Which oil is used at confirmation and what is the name of the rite that uses the oil? Chrism is used in Chrismation.
7. What does this oil symbolize? Abundance and joy.
8. Which oil is used for the pre-baptismal anointing? Catechumens.
9. What does 'seal of the Holy Spirit' mean in relation to confirmation? A symbol that you are possessed by the Holy Spirit.
10. Who consecrates chrism, when and for whom is it consecrated? The bishop.
11. How does the Liturgy of Confirmation begin in the Roman (Western) Rite? With the renewal of baptismal promises and profession of faith.
12. What does it mean when the Bishop extends his hands over the whole group of Confirmands? It signifies the gift of the Spirit.
13. List the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom, understanding, judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and fear in God's presence.
14. How is the sacrament of Confirmation conferred? conferred by the priest who baptizes
15. What concludes the Rite of Confirmation and what does it signify? The post-baptismal anointing with sacred chrism in Confirmation and ordination is the sign of consecration.
16. On which Jewish feast did the apostles receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Pentecost
17. What is increased and deepened by Confirmation? Baptismal grace
18. List five effects of confirmation as described in the CCC. oots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!"; 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 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:
19. How many times can you celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation and why? Once
20. What power does the confirmed person receive? the power to profess faith in Christ publicly and as it were officially
21. Who can receive the sacrament of confirmation? Every baptized person not yet confirmed
22. Preparation for confirmation should make a candidate capable of assuming what? the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life
23. What should preparation for confirmation awaken in a candidate? a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community
24. How does St Brendan's specifically focus preparation on the sense of belonging to the Parish? Through PLE's and church events
25. In what 'state' must a candidate be in order to receive confirmation? in a state of grace
26. How should one be 'cleansed' before confirmation? One should receive the sacrament of Penance
27. What is the role of the Sponsor? To give spiritual guidance
28. Why are baptismal Godparents appropriate to be Confirmation Sponsors? To emphasize the unity of the two sacraments
29. Who is the 'Ordinary' minister of confirmation in the Latin (Western) Rite? the bishop
30. What does confirmation perfect? Baptismal grace
31. A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must do what?. strengthen the ecclesial bond
32. What is the 'essential rite' of confirmation? anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism
33. If confirmation is celebrated separately from baptism, how is the connection between the two sacraments expressed? by the renewal of baptismal promises.
34. These are favorite questions that the ArchBishop likes to ask during the actual Confirmation Mass! Please limit your answer to 1-2 sentences, what you would actually say at Confirmation!
35. What is your Pastor's Name?
36. What is your ArchBishop's Name?
37. What is the Pope's Name?
38. What and When are the 6 Holy Days of Obligation in the United States?
39. Why did you choose your Confirmation Name?
40. Why did you choose your Sponsor?
41. What is your favorite prayer and why?
42. Why did you do Mercy Service?
43. Why did you participate in Mass Ministry?
44. Why did you participate in a Parish Life Event?
45. What is next after Confirmation?
46. If the ArchBishop were to ask you why you wish to celebrate the sacrament of
a. Confirmation, how would you respond? (Your answer should include at least one of the following: Holy Spirit, Baptismal Grace, and/or your individual promise/choice…NOT to become an adult in the Catholic Church!!!!)
47. The Archbishop often asks candidates "What do you want to ask me?" What
a. question would you like to ask the Archbishop?
What is the origin of the sacrament of confirmation?
The origin of Confirmation is Pentecost.
"Confirmation in the Bible
We read in the Acts of the Apostles (8:14-17) that after the Samaritan converts had been baptized by Philip the deacon, the Apostles "sent unto them Peter and John, who, when they were come, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost; for he was not yet come upon any of them, but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus; then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost".
Again (19:1-6): St. Paul "came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples; and he said to them: Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? But they said to him: We have not so much as heard whether there be a Holy Ghost. And he said: In what then were you baptized? Who said: In John's baptism. Then Paul said: John baptized the people with the baptism of penance . . . Having heard these things, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had imposed his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied".
From these two passages we learn that in the earliest ages of the Church there was a rite, distinct from baptism, in which the Holy Ghost was conferred by the imposition of hands (dia tes epitheseos ton cheiron ton Apostolon), and that the power to perform this ceremony was not implied in the power to baptize.
No distinct mention is made as to the origin of this rite; but Christ promised the gift of the Holy Ghost and conferred it. Again, no express mention is made of anointing with chrism; but we note that the idea of unction is commonly associated with the giving of the Holy Ghost. Christ (Luke 4:18) applies to Himself the words of Isaias (61:1): "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, wherefore he hath anointed me to preach the gospel". St. Peter (Acts 10:38) speaks of "Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost". St. John tells the faithful: "You have the unction (chrisma) from the Holy One, and know all things"; and again: "Let the unction [chrisma], which you have received from him, abide in you" (1 John 2:20-27).
A striking passage, which was made much use of by the Fathers and the Schoolmen, is that of St. Paul: "He that confirmeth [ho de bebaion] us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God, who also hath sealed [sphragisamenos] us, and given us the pledge [arrabona] of the Spirit in our hearts" (2 Corinthians 1:20-21). No mention is made of any particular words accompanying the imposition of hands on either of the occasions on which the ceremony is described; but as the act of imposing hands was performed for various purposes, some prayer indicating the special purpose may have been used: "Peter and John . . . prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost". Further, such expressions as "signing" and "sealing" may be taken as referring to the character impressed by the sacrament: "You were signed [esphragisthete] with the holy Spirit of promise"; "Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed [esphragisthete] unto the day of redemption" (Ephesians 1:13; 4:30). See also the passage from Second Corinthians quoted above.
Again, in the Epistle to the Hebrews (6:1-4) the writer reproaches those whom he addresses for falling back into their primitive imperfect knowledge of Christian truth; "whereas for the time you ought to be masters, you have need to be taught again what are the first elements of the words of God" (Hebrews 5:12). He exhorts them: "leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to things more perfect, not laying again the foundation . . . of the doctrine of baptisms, and imposition of hands", and speaks of them as those who have been "once illuminated, have tasted also the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost". It is clear that reference is made here to the ceremony of Christian initiation: baptism and the imposition of hands whereby the Holy Ghost was conferred, just as in Acts 2:38. The ceremony is considered to be so well known to the faithful that no further description is necessary. This account of the practice and teaching of the Apostles proves that the ceremony was no mere examination of those already baptized, no mere profession of faith or renewal of baptismal vows. Nor was it something specially conferred upon the Samaritans and Ephesians. What was done to them was an instance of what was generally bestowed. Nor was it a mere bestowal of charismata; the Holy Ghost sometimes produced extraordinary effects (speaking with divers tongues, etc.), but these were not necessarily the result of His being given. The practice and teaching of the Church at the present day preserve the primitive type: the imposition of hands, the gift of the Holy Ghost, the privileges of the episcopate. What further elements were handed down by tradition will be seen presently. "
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What is the meaning of confirmation?
As an adjective:
- Being firmly settled in habit; inveterate; chronic.
- Having been ratified; verified; unchangeable
- Having received the rite of confirmation.
Is the Saint Olivia eligible for Is the Saint Olivia ineligible for a confirmation name?
Saint Olivia is eligible for Catholic Confirmation. However some people say that she is fiction. I have done my research on Saint Olivia and have concluded that Saint Olivia is in fact fiction. But she is still eligible for Catholic Confirmation. Even though she is fiction she is still a Saint that people have believed in and cherished for century's. Many Catholic people still believe she is real. So technically if you want to have your Catholic Confirmation name as: Saint Olivia go right ahead!
If you have recently figure out that Saint Olivia is fiction and you are nervous about if your Catholic Confirmation name will work it will!
Roman Catholic AnswerBlessed Olivia's feast day is June 10, she is not a saint, she has only been beatified (the last step before being declared a saint). If you are permitted beati names, then, yes, she would be eligible.Is Michael a Saint name for Confirmation?
Yes, it is a wonderful confirmation name. However, before you choose it you should so an Internet search of St. Michael to learn as much as you can about him.
Who is eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Those who profess the faith, are in a state of grace, desire to recieve the Sacrament, and intend to live as a disciple of Christ and witness to the faith, both within the Church and in the world are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confiramtion
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1302 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.
1303 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)
1831. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. They belong in their fullness to Christ, Son of David. (Cf. Isa 11:1-2) They complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them. They make the faithful docile in readily obeying divine inspirations.
Let your good spirit lead me on a level path. (Ps.143:10)
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God . . . If children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ. (Rom 8:14, 17)
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Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Supernatural works that, according to St. Paul, manifest the presence of the Holy Spirit. The one who performs them recognizes God's presence by the happiness he experiences, and other the divine presence by witnessing these good works (Galatians 5:22-23). They are, in other words, identifiable effects of the Holy Spirit. In the Vulgate text they are: charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity.
Fear of the Lord: Being aware of the greatness of God and how perfect He is.
Knowledge: Understanding God and His teachings.
Understanding: Knowing the right, moral, Christlike way to live.
Counsel: Knowing the difference between right and wrong. Having good judgement.
Fortitude: Being able to stand up for God and what you believe in.
Piety: Respect for God.
Wisdom: The ability to love God and the things in Heaven more than material things on earth.
What are Catholic RCIA classes?
The Second Vatical Council recommended that the Church renew its way of receiving Adult Candidates. A revised rite called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) was approved by Pope Paul VI in 1972 and has become the norm for the Church. RCIA stresses formation in doctrine, liturgy, Church life, and service and involves the larger Church community in welcoming, instructing, helping and praying for Candidates.
RCIA has four stages. The first is the Period of Inquiry which may lasts from several weeks to many months. During this stage candidates are invited to ask questions about the Church, share their own faith stories, and decide whether they wish to continue.
Those who do continue celebrate the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens. This is a more intense period of formation and introduction to liturgy, faith-life, and service.
The Rite of Election, which normally takes place on the First Sunday of Lent, marks the transition between the Catechumenate and the third stage, Enlightenment and Purification. This stage covers the season of Lent and includes special liturgical ceremonies at the Lenten Masses, as well as more intense preparation through prayer and study. It climaxes at the Easter Vigil with the sacraments of Initiation-baptism, confirmation, and the holy Eucharist.
The final stage of the RCIA is the Post-baptismal Catechesis (Mystagogia) This stage lasting from Easter to Pentecost focuses on the mysteries (Mystagogia) of Christ's death and resurrection and helps the newly baptized to develop a deeper understanding of their faith. They now share fully in the Eucharist and are asked to live the Gospel in their daily lives and to perform works of service for others.
The RCIA is the process by which non baptized candidates are received into the Church. Baptized members of other Christian denominations who wish to join the Catholic Church are not baptized again, but are received into full communion with the Catholic Church through penance, profession of faith, confirmation, and the holy Eucharist. The stages of the RCIA may be adapted to meet their needs.
The RCIA can also serve as a model for ongoing conversion for all members of the Catholic Church. As Catholics see new candidates learning to imitate Christ, they are encouraged to deepen their faith. As they participate in the liturgical ceremonies welcoming new members, they can renew their own commitment to Christ.
As they see the newly baptized begin ministries of service, they are encouraged to serve more generously. And those who act as sponsors, teachers, and "prayer partners" for the candidates have abundant opportunities for personal growth.
Could you pick saint Amanda as your confirmation name?
Catholic Answer
Not unless you are a boy, in which case, you may pick St. Amandus (St. Amand) feast day 6 February. There is no Catholic saint Amanda. If your name is Amanda, I would suggest you do your best to lead an exemplary life so that you may be named the first St. Amanda
When you take confirmation do you renew you baptismal promises?
Yes, in the Confirmation Sacrament, you renew your baptismal promises made for you as a baby. You invite the Holy Spirit to strengthen your spiritual life. In addition, the Bishop lays his hands on your head to confirm (witness) the promises you've made as you enter young adulthood.
