What does confirmation mean to you?
Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and destiny. Childhood is a time when you’re told what to do, and you react positively to reward and negatively to punishment. The following occurs during the Sacrament of Confirmation: Each individual to be confirmed comes forward with his sponsor.
What does the confirmation symbol mean?
Some of the symbols of Confirmation include. Fire, which represents the energy and vigor of the Holy Spirit now given to the confirmand. A dove, which points to the peace of soul imparted by the Holy Spirit.
Why is confirmation important to the individual?
Confirmation is the second rite of Sacrament, it is the culmination of what began at a person’s baptism. It is intended to show a person taking responsibility for what they believe in and professing it to the church, friends and family.
What happens during confirmation?
Here’s what happens at the actual ritual of Confirmation: You stand or kneel before the bishop. The bishop anoints you by using oil of Chrism (a consecrated oil) to make the Sign of the Cross on your forehead while saying your Confirmation name and “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” You respond, “Amen.”
What questions do they ask at confirmation?
Terms in this set (36)Who is the Holy Spirit? When does the Holy Spirit first come to us? How does the Holy Spirit help us? Who is a Christian? When do we become Christians? What is the sacrament of Confirmation? Why did Jesus promise to send the Holy Spirit? When was the promise to send the Holy Spirit fulfilled?
What are the three signs of confirmation?
1 Background. The rite of confirmation varies among each denomination and church, though its significance and symbols are similar. 2 Anointing the Chrism. The anointing of the holy oil during confirmation is one of the most distinguishable symbols of the rite. 3 Sign of the Cross. 4 Laying on of Hands. 5 Sign of Peace.
How does a candidate prepare for confirmation?
How does a candidate prepare for confirmation? They prepare by praying and reflecting on the life of Jesus Christ the mission of the church and the gift of the Holy Spirit. They discover what it means to be anointed with chrism and see how this anointing will change their lives.
What does a confirmation sponsor do?
Confirmation Sponsor The sponsor promises to help the child to be a true worker for the Kingdom. The sponsors at Baptism are usually called the godparents. Sometimes it is one of the godparents. At Confirmation the sponsor presents the child to the bishop.
How old do you have to be a sponsor for confirmation?
16 years
What makes a good confirmation sponsor?
A sponsor should be living a life in harmony with the faith and the obligation that he or she is about to take. Additionally, a sponsor must have a strong faith in the Catholic church, registered in a parish and frequently attend mass on Holy Days and Sundays.
Does confirmation sponsor have to be same gender?
The catechism of the Catholic Church makes no requirement that the confirmant and the sponsor be the same gender.
How do you write a confirmation sponsor letter?
Catholic confirmation letter from a sponsorBegin by congratulating the person on being a confirmed as a Catholic.Highlight the characteristics of the person that will help him in the Christian community. Reiterate the importance of this decision and encourage him to spread the word of God.End with a note of reassurance.
What do you write in a confirmation card for your granddaughter?
“Wishing you all of God’s blessings on this extraordinary day. Congratulations!” “Wishing you all the joy and happiness in the world! Thank God for this opportunity to celebrate you and your faith!”
Can a parent be a sponsor for confirmation?
Not only is it that a parent “should not” be a confirmation sponsor, but canon law states that a parent cannot be a confirmation sponsor. A person who would undertake the office of [confirmation] sponsor must fulfill the conditions mentioned in canon 874.