Confirmation will change me to become a true child of God. Confirmation is a sacrament where I receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The reason I want to be confirmed is because I want to be closer to God. I want to know what it feels like to be with God more often. I chose St. Marianne Cope as my saint name because she helped many patients at Molokai and I one day would like to do something like that. She gave so much love to them.
She was beatified in the year of my birth. The reason I want to be confirmed is because I want to bring myself closer to my God and Savior. To me confirmation means to be closer to God and I want to pray to him more than I do today.
Confirmation means to me that I will become more united with the church, with God and with my religion. Getting confirmed to me is a step closer to what God has planned for us. To me, being confirmed means that I am giving my heart and soul to our Father and to Jesus Christ. Confirmation makes me feel good and happy because it makes me feel like I am getting closer to be with Jesus. Confirmation to me means I can finally feel that I can play a bigger role in helping my church and community.
It feels like the beginning of my journey of faith. I will continue to grow and do everyday tasks that will require my gifts received to help everyone. I feel that I will be able to hear Jesus more and more clearly.
To me being confirmed is like growing wings to become an angel. I want to be confirmed because I am very deep in my faith and want to be in the next phase to have a closer relationship with God. Each sacrament we accept, it opens a bigger chance to have that perfect relationship with God.
And this also means I can help other people grow in this relationship with God too. I want to be confirmed because I want to have deeper relationship with God and just be a better Catholic.
To me being confirmed means to deepen your faith in the church and to be closer to God. I want to be confirmed because I want to receive the Holy Spirit. Receiving the Holy Spirit is what I need to live a happy life, because the Holy Spirit is love, self-control, joy peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and patience. John ; John ; John Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. Confirmation candidates attend a series of special classes to learn about the sacrament, their faith and Christian responsibilities. Confirmation preparation helps candidates to have a proper understanding of how to live as a follower of Christ.
At one time, candidates were required to learn a series of questions and answers by heart known as the catechism. Today's classes are more comprehensive and the particular needs of candidates will be borne in mind. Most Christians are confirmed in the church they normally attend. People can also be confirmed in another church where a large group of candidates from different churches come together.
The majority of Catholics are baptised as babies before they are old enough to understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Their parents and godparents promise to bring them up in the Christian faith following Jesus's example. When they reach an age where they are able to understand the difficulties and challenges of living out the Christian faith, they are invited to confirm the promises made on their behalf at baptism through confirmation.
In most Catholic churches today, Catholics are confirmed when they are about 14 years old. The sacrament of confirmation is often held on Pentecost Sunday when Christians celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Catholics believe confirmation is one of seven sacraments instituted by Christ.
The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is a special outpouring of the Spirit as granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. A bishop usually confers confirmation although a priest is sometimes allowed to administer the sacrament if a person has already been baptised into another Christian Church and is entering into full communion with the Catholic Church through confirmation. A priest is also allowed to confer the sacrament if a person adult or child is in danger of death.
Code of Canon Law, canon As the sacrament is usually reserved to a bishop, it is common in the Catholic Church to confirm large groups of older children and young adults together during Mass. The bishop lays his hands on the head of each candidate.
This is a sign that he is appointing them to be true witnesses to Christ. The bishop prays that each person will receive the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: reverence, understanding, courage, knowledge, wisdom, awe and wonder and right judgment.
He makes the sign of the cross on their foreheads with holy chrism oil. This is a sign of strength and a reminder of their commitment to follow Christ even to the cross. In many English-speaking countries, candidates will take the name of a saint. The saint will act as a patron and guide to the person seeking confirmation.
Candidates will usually devote time during their confirmation classes to choosing a saint who particularly inspires them. Catholics are usually confirmed after they have received their first Holy Communion. However, this is not the traditional order for conferring the three sacraments of Christian initiation.
When an adult is initiated into the Catholic Church, he or she must receive baptism, confirmation and Holy Communion in that order. In some parts of the world, Catholic dioceses are returning to the traditional order, allowing children to be confirmed before they receive their first Holy Communion for the first time at the age of seven or eight.
In Salford diocese, which oversees Catholic churches in towns and villages in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire, the former bishop, Patrick Kelly, decided to reinstate the symbolic context of confirmation. After infant baptism, children in parishes throughout the diocese would be confirmed at the age of eight at Pentecost.
They would make their first confession sacrament of reconciliation in advent and first Holy Communion the following Easter.
But such an arrangement means that the bishop confirms fewer people. In the Latin rite which is the largest of all rites the bishop is the ordinary minister. Read about the history of Confirmation. In the west, most churches have the Bishop come and visit the local parish to confirm an entire class age group of students who spent the year preparing for confirmation. The oil of chrism is consecrated by the bishop at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday and is reserved for special things like Baptism , Confirmation, Holy Orders , blessing of tower bells, consecration of churches, altars, chalices and patens.
In short it is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. Confirmation brings Catholics a deepening of baptismal grace and unites us more firmly to Christ. It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit and leaves an indelible mark on the soul just like baptism.
Anointing with oil is an ancient Biblical tradition originating in the old testament with the Jewish people. The Jews had a messiah and it was usually their king at the time, howver they were also awaiting a greater messiah, one that would deliver them and raise them up.
This messiah happened to be Jesus. The sign of the Messiah was that he was royal and messiahs were put in their position by being anointed with oil and an appointment from God. In fact, the first example of Catholic Confirmation can be found in Acts There are a few requirements to be a Confirmation sponsor. They must be spiritually fit to take on their responsibility which is evidenced by. Since a sponsor has such a significant role to play in the development of confirmation candidate it is important that this person be one who is a living example of faith, one whose actions reflect the actions of Jesus.
A confirmation sponsor offers support and encouragement during the confirmation preparation process. Confirmation sponsors need not be of the same gender as the candidate nor do they need to be from the same family. As long as they fulfill the requirements above it can really be anyone. Think carefully about someone you know who meets the criteria above. The Church encourages us to consider our godparents as sponsors for confirmation. If you do not know someone who meets the criteria above or they are not able to sponsor you then discuss your options with the confirmation coordinator at your parish to see if they can find someone suitable.
Often members of the parish will volunteer for those who are unable to find a suitable sponsor. The sacrament of confirmation is the way for a Catholic to attain full membership in the Catholic Church. I even had her under a psychologist. By the grace of God she came around spirituallly, mentally and acknowledge that she was doing wrong.
She really wanted to finish the sacrament of confirmation but was told that the needs to complete pre confirmation class first. We are already living in a world where children are so sensitive re: alcohol, suicides etc. Why deny or delay a child that right?
Is it really fair? I have also approached our parish priest but unfortunately he feels the same. Last week my daughter was in tears and after Sundays serves she feels she is not going back to the church at all. Do I know really force my child to conform to what the church requires of her and make her unhappy or have a setback or just let it be as I have only really gotten her back to be on the straight and narrow.
Okwuokei Fidelia — The saints are real people, part of the congregation and the living body of Christ and so if you should now seek develop a relationship with a particular saint as a mentor and prayer partner in your life through the love of God they are there for you.
Just as through our lives we meet and learn to love new friends, a catholic who seeks them out will meet, learn from, and grow to love new saints. In the scripture, they were JEWS, not catholics. Simon also performed wonders by sorcery, and he believed the wonders from GOD, but he had a crooked heart. People can say they believe, but the LORD examines our hearts. Catholicism is doctrine. No man can give anyone the Holy Spirit or forgive sins. Repent to GOD yourselves.
Jesus is the only mediator to HIM, not Mary, not anyone. I sent all 6 of my children to a catholic school so they would get taught the sacraments and have good faith values in our society.
The teachers there did a wonderful job of teaching Catholicism to all children receiving the sacraments. Why are they no longer being taught in our schools??? In particular, in our church, those who will be confirmed are needing to go to church every week and sign in, and then once a month they must go to a 4 hour class for several months to be taught the Catholic faith.
What happens to those children who are left behind? First off, they will not be taught the same religion as their other classmates. Whatever the case, why punish the children. Why not teach this religion to all the students so they are all aware of how important their faith is. Allow all the students to receive the sacraments. Who knows what will trigger a child. Maybe not today or next year but possibly when they marry someone or start having children.
Faith never gets lots, it can only help make us better individuals. Can we not go back to having our Catholic Schools be more accountable in teaching all of our children their faith and sacraments. Now our Catholic churches, only consist of the older, stronger faith worshipers.
They are either going to other more welcoming places of worship or not going at all. One of the key problems with our children being taught in the Catholic school system friend is predominantly that idiots that one might call Cival Liberarians have taken over the world with their policitically correct crap AND now we are forced to employ teachers of any faith in Catholic School System!
WHEN experienced teachers and dedicated Catholics like myself cannot get a job in our Parish schools! Many of the teachers in our current Catholic system have no faith or are have no belief in the Catholic way of life.
How are they supposed to teach our kids about being Catholic? When you are Confirmed does the church see you as an adult?? Like within the church. Can someone explain this to me?? The answer is no.
However, confirmation will show that you have matured in your faith, meaning that as a Catholic you should try to help the Church as much as possible, by doing things such as altar serving, becoming a lector, etc. You will still be considered a child, if you are taking classes for catechism. The only exception would be is if you are confirmed as an adult. My sponsor was not Catholic when I was confirmed. Does this mean I am not confirmed?
If I am not confirmed what do I do to correct the situation? Do I need to be confirmed over again? Or do I need to get a blessed somehow? I was confirmed about 45 years ago. Not all Christian churches believe that the host is the actual body of Christ, nor the wine consecrated is His blood. Not sure if anyone will respond, providing the dates of posting and replies. This year both my son and daughter will be getting sacraments.
My son, holy communion. My daughter, confirmation. Also not respecting parental schedules in terms of work! Catechism classes one day and time. Then having to attend mass another time or day! This to me seems disorganized.
What happened to the acceptance of anyone with the faith? Since when do all these rules provide us with a sense of belonging, or faith or even a desire to stay in religion?!
In my time the catholic schools would help in preparation for these sacraments. Where is this being applied, with over 20 catechism classes. Masses, retreats, volunteer services. Where is the church trying to work with the parents. Life is so much more hectic than 30 plus years ago!
We are offering ourselves o be part of the church and it seems that once we are in, we are feared to not leave. Feared to partake or else. And then contribute financially! Frankly, I have become turned off by the church. I was excited to partake and continue but after this week and dealing with the initial meeting with the church, I have having serious second thoughts about allowing my kids to partake and even contemplating in staying with the church! Why have my kids attend a Catholic school if the church does not wish to collaborate?
Why do my kids have to be forced twice to learn about the Catholic Church? You cannot obligate anyone or threaten them!
To build trust, to build a faith. That seems quite cultic to me. Are we not suppose to open our hearts and arms to everyone?
Are we not suppose to express the freedom of expression even within the church? I know for a fact that these practices are not the same with every church and that these obligations are not practiced or encouraged with other parishes. Is this right? Can each individual parish do as they want?
Is this a power struggle? A means to get more money? Politics within the parishes and catchment areas? I am not looking to be bashed here and I feel I have a right to my opinion and questions. I also apologize for any grammatical or spelling errors as when you are typing with passion little typo errors seem insignificant. Thank you! I also forgot to add the actual signed contracts that both my 7 yr old and 13 yr old had to sign, read aloud and vow to partake!
And that this is first time my son is really becoming involved with the church and he walked out crying because father made him read and promise and he was scared! Is this what it means to be in the faith? Completely torn, feeling betrayed! Follow your gut! All they want is control of your entire family, mind, body, and soul, and they will do anything to get it so a percentage of your income stays within their control.
What does that sound like to you? A cult? You need to tread lightly for the sake of your children. I believe deep within your heart you know I am stating the truth, but outside community pressure is propably weighing on you.
I am not one of those people. Blessings Nancy. We are pulled in a lot of different directions by many different time priorities. As Catholics, living for and with God is our first priority and everything else is second.
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