OR is that only for their 1st communion or confirmation? or is it all three?
2006-06-22 07:27:11 · 8 answers · asked by Wondering 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When a child is baptized it is in the name given by the parents at birth.
When the child becomes confirmed - they pick their own name, as they are now considered to be an adult in the eyes of the church. Once they are confirmed they are allowed to become Eucharistic ministers, and be on the board (any board), and if there is an issue brought before the congregation they are allowed to vote.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-22 07:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Freeadviceisworthwhatyoupayfor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's traditional to give the child the name of a saint at Baptism. It is a means of giving the child a role model of sanctity. It is also a hope that said saint will look with kindness on the child and help him/her spiritually in whatever way God deems good.
No new name is given at First Holy Communion.
You can take a new name at Confirmation. It must be a saint's name, though, usually a saint of whom you are fond and for whom you feel a kinship of spiritual endeavor.
Personally, I was given Anne (de Beaupre) at Baptism, and took Francis (of Assisi), Anthony (of Padua) and Michael (the Archangel) at Confirmation. Why 3? Being the kind of me that I am, I NEEDED the extra help from on high! Kinda gives me a warm-fuzzy to know that three such stalwart warriors for Christ are on my side, helping me get along with my own journey to God.
2006-06-22 14:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A saint's name is not a requirement for Baptism; upon confirmation, the candidate chooses a saint's name as their confirmation name--this is usually a saint who is inspirational for that individual. For example, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of soldiers and athletes, so a star soccer player might choose him.
2006-06-22 14:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by smoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a Catholic custom to choose a Christian name for a child's first and/or middle name. It used to be a rule in certain particular churches that at least one of the names had to be that of a saint, but that is not the case any more. However, the custom of using Christian names is strongly encouraged.
2006-06-22 14:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, a candidate takes a saint's name at Confirmation. However, if the family wants to, I do believe that a saint's name can be bestowed upon an infant at baptism.
2006-06-24 10:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to give your child a saints name at birth. Then you can tell your child about that saint and they will then have a good example to follow. A lot of priest will insist on giving a child a saint's name at baptism.
2006-06-22 14:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by hbpp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During baptism the person baptismal name is that which is given upon birth. Bob Greg Smith has the baptismal name Bob Greg. Does not have to be a saint.
More commonly during confirmation one will take on a confirmation name. However, this is not required. And people do it for different reasons. I know a girl who took Therese because she felt close to St. Therese of Liseaux and thought God was calling her to be Christ-like in a similar way. I took St. Raphael because I have felt close to him. I believe he prays for me and ministers to me just as he did to Jesus. And he is the patron of physicians (as well at St. Luke) and I am training to become one.
2006-06-22 14:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by velvet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Saint name is selected by the individual when they are confirmed.
2006-06-22 14:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Candice H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋