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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 your godparent be your confirmation sponsor?
Yes indeed, your godparent can be your Confirmation Sponsor. However, your godparent does not have to be your Confirmation Sponsor. It can be anyone who exemplifies leading a good Christian life. You might pick a family member, neighbor, favorite teacher, or if you have a special bond with the person you could even ask a nun or priest. However, this person should be someone you see often throughout your life.
Any name of a saint or blessed - male or female - may be chosen. Pick the name of a saint or blessed for whom you feel you have a special affinity.
Why do Catholic only receive confirmation?
No. Other Christian denominations have Confirmation too. However, in Orthodoxy, it is done right after the baby is baptized, & in most Protestant denominations(with the possible exception of the Anglican Church), it is not counted as a Sacrament.
How will you continue to carry out your life to God after Confirmation?
By continuing to attend Holy Mass, & continuing to partake in the Sacraments.
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Catholic AnswerIt is very important to keep in mind that confirmation, like baptism, is NOT a "graduation" type ceremony - it is an occasion when God gives you grace, which ONLY becomes active when you are in a state of grace and actively living a good Christian life. In other words, it is analogous to birth - after birth you have to live your entire life, and it is on how you live your life that you will be judged at the end of your life. In the same manner, the graces of the Holy Spirit are put into you to strengthen and allow you to live out the graces originally given in Baptism, but it is NOT automatic, you actually have to live them. You will not continue anything, you will START to live these graces, and, by the grace of God, grow in them until the end of your life and judgment. Think of it like getting a swimming suit, the suit doesn't teach you how to swim, it only gives you the correct thing to wear while you are swimming, you actually have to get in the water and learn to swim, and learn to swim well. The fact that you have been confirmed is a great start to working out your salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12) but it is only a start!What is the meaning for confirmation?
A confrimaion is when a christian is accepted to a church and is the coming of age ceremony for the christian religion. The average age is 12-16. But can be done to anyone of any age belonging to the church. Most people make a speech afterwards. During the ceremony the bishop will lay his hand on you to confirm you. The person being confirmed believes they are recieveing the Holy Spirit.
What does prayer sponsor mean?
A prayer sponsor is typically an individual or group that commits to praying for someone else's needs, goals, or challenges. This concept is often found in religious or spiritual contexts, where the sponsor may support the person through prayer and encouragement, fostering a sense of community and spiritual connection. In some cases, prayer sponsors may also help guide the person in their faith journey.
What age do you receive the confirmation?
Usually, between the ages of 12 - 15 years.
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Catholic AnswerIn the Catholic Church, one normally receives confirmation immediately upon receiving baptism, which means that most Catholics receive confirmation in the first couple weeks of their life, except in the Latin Rite. In the Latin Rite, confirmation has been separated from baptism, and is usually given at a later age, anywhere from around 10 to 16 depending on the local Bishop, who decides the age for his diocese.What are the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Recall then that you have 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.
What is the role of the Catholic Church during Confirmation Mass?
In the UCC branch of Christianity, a Confermand (person studying to be confirmed into the church) Is supposed to study the history of Jesus Christ for a 2-year period of time before being accepted into the church through a special ceremony.
Can a Confirmation proxy be a non-Catholic?
A non catholic person needs to receive Baptism first in the Roman Catholic Church in order to receive confirmation.
Actually for adult catecumens three sacraments (Baptism , Confirmation and Holy Communion) are incurred on the same day i.e. Easter Sunday.
What does bishops hat signify during Confirmation?
The original minister of Confirmation is the bishop. In this way the link between the confirmed and the Church in her apostolic dimension is made manifest. When a priest confers this sacrament, as ordinarily happens in the East and in special cases in the West, the link with the bishop and with the Church is expressed by the priest who is the collaborator of the bishop and by the Sacred Chrism, consecrated by the bishop himself.
Why is the oil in confirmation used?
By this anointing the confirmand receives the "mark," the seal of the Holy Spirit. A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or ownership of an object. Hence soldiers were marked with their leader's seal and slaves with their master's. A seal authenticates a juridical act or document and occasionally makes it secret.
What does is mean to sponsor a bill?
Sponsoring and Co-Sponsoring a bill is similar to Moving or Seconding a motion in a committee. Essentially, the Sponsor and Co-Sponsor(s) are the persons who are actually bringing the bill before the Senate (or House) and asking for it to be considered.
When and why was baptism and confirmation separated in the catholic church?
Baptism and confirmation have always been two separate sacraments. Christ established them with two different purposes. When the sacraments are received by people can vary though based on several circumstances. If an unbaptized person is an adult convert to Catholicism - they'll receive baptism and confirmationat the same time. In some Eastern Rite Catholic Churches infants receive the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at the same time. While in Roman/Latin Rite Catholic churches infants are baptized and the sacrament of Confirmation is administered later, when the child is older.
How do you get your confirmation certificate?
The certificate should have been provided to you at, or shortly after, the confirmation. If you are still a member of the parish go and see the priest. If not contact the parish via phone/web/mail. If that is impossible, contact the diocesan offices. You will need to give the various details, name, date, etc and the records custodian should be able to provide you with a copy.
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Baptismal Promises renewed at Confirmation are promises of what?
Being able to say yes to the set of questions the priest asked you.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe renewal of baptismal promises is always held on Easter Sunday, although it can be done at other times. People renew the promises that were made for them by their sponsors at their baptism. The priest asks you if you reject Satan, and all his works; do you believe in God, in Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit; do you hold all the teachings of the Catholic Church, etc.Why do you wear white for confirmation?
it signifies pureness and the holy spirit. it means to re confirm your relationship with God
