What exactly is the sacrament of Confirmation?

Question

What does it mean to be confirmed? What are some reasons you should be confirmed? What are some ways you can prepare for Confirmation?

Answer 1

Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.

The reason why you should get confirmed is
to become and adult in the church and make it your decision to choose to be a good catholic!
You can be more prepared by taking confirmation classes which is mandatory anyways.

Answer 2

A "sacrament," in accordance to the Baltimore Catechism, is "an outward sign, institued by using Christ, to offer grace." The Sacraments have the skill of giving grace from the advantages of Jesus Christ. the a number of Sacraments provide sanctifying grace, and others strengthen it in our souls. Baptism and Reconciliation provide sanctifying grace because of the fact they take conscious the stain of sin on our souls. Holy Communion, confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the ill strengthen sanctifying grace because of the fact people who acquire them worthily are already living the existence of grace. The Sacraments consistently provide grace, if we acquire them with the splendid inclinations. Baptism: Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from unique sin, Biblical references: Acts 2:38-39; Acts 22:sixteen; a million Peter 3:21; John 3:5; Matt 19:14; Luke 18:15-sixteen; Col 2:11-12; Rom 6:13; Acts sixteen:15; Acts sixteen:33; a million Cor a million:sixteen; Mark sixteen:sixteen; Rom 5:18-19; Mark 10:14; Jos 24:15; Matt 8:5ff; Matt 15:21 Reconciliation (additionally commonly used as Confession and Penance): Penance is a Sacrament wherein the sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. Biblical references: Matt 9:2-8; Jn 20:22-23; 2 Cor 5:17-20; James 5:13-sixteen; Matt 18:18; a million Jn 5:sixteen Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist): Biblical references: Jn 6:35-seventy one; Mt 26:26ff; a million Cor 10:sixteen; a million Cor 11:23-29; Ex 12:8,40 six; Jn a million:29; a million Cor 5:7; Jn 4:31-34; Matt sixteen:5-12; a million Cor 2:14-3:4; playstation 27:2; Is 9:18-20; Is 40 9:26; Mic 3:3; 2 Sam 23:15-17; Rev 17:6,sixteen confirmation: confirmation is a Sacrament during which we acquire the Holy Ghost to make us solid and suited Christians and squaddies of Jesus Christ. Biblical references: Acts 19:5-6; Acts 8:14-17; 2 Cor a million:21-22; Eph a million:13; Heb 6:2 Matrimony: The Sacrament of Matrimony is the Sacrament which unites a Christian guy and lady in lawful marriage. Biblical references: Matt 19:5; Mark 10:7-12; Eph 5:22-32; a million Thess 4:4; Mal 2:14-sixteen; Matt 5:32-33; Matt 19:4-6,9; Mark 10:11-12; Lk sixteen:18; Rom 7:2-3; a million Cor 7:10-11 Holy Orders: Holy Orders is a Sacrament during which bishops, priests, and different ministers of the Church are ordained and acquire the skill and style to accomplish their sacred responsibilities. Biblical references: Acts 20:28; Lk 22:19; Jn 20:22; Acts 6:6; Acts 13:3; Acts 14:22; a million Tim 4:14; 2 Tim a million:6; Tit a million:5 Anointing of the ill (till now commonly used as severe Unction or final Rites) Biblical references: Mk 6:12-13; Jm 5:14

Answer 3

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation which completes the graces received in Baptism. Along with Baptism and Eucharist, it is one of the sacraments of initiation.

Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
- it roots 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:

With most diocese, the Sacrament of Confirmation is given to those who are in junior high or high school, but it is NOT a sacrament in which a person makes their choice to be Catholic. The person being confirmed does not choose God. God has already chosen the person being confirmed. Neither is it a confirming publically that you are a Christian.

Answer 4

Act 8:14-17; Acts 19:1-61; Acts 2:1-4; Heb 6:1-2; Matt 10:32-33

Answer 5

Confirmation is a holy sacrament of the Catholic faith. This is a "confirmation" of your faith as you enter adulthood -- usually around age 17 or so. Preparation for Confirmation includes classes at your local parish. You will learn about the specifics of the Catholic faith,,,,WHAT we believe, and WHY we believe it, you will have to do a number of hours of community service (most churches organize projects, if you do not currently volunteer....things like food banks, adopt a highway, SPCA, Habitat for Humanity, etc.) Then at your confirmation, you will stand before the Bishop of your parish and he will bless you. He uses holy oils and incense, and then.....get ready...this part surprised me, because i wasn't prepared.....he TAPS you on the cheek. not a slap, a tap... as he says something in Latin -- the translation of that is that you are now confirmed as a "Soldier of your Faith"-- that you will defend your faith and belief in God, in the face of adversity. THEN it's party time!

Answer 6

hey...webster says "an act or process of confirming : as a (1) : a Christian rite conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit and among Protestants full church membership". why is kind of self-explainatory. your church would prepare you for said confirmation. usually with some bible study, classes etc...oh, and, as stated in the definition, it's not just a catholic thing.

Answer 7

Confirmation essentially is taking on the baptismal vows that your parents took on your behalf as a child onto yourself. You're confirming publically that you are a Christian, etc.

However, for me it didn't mean much. I wasn't saved until after my confirmation, but I learned a lot in my confirmation classes at the Episcopal church I was confirmed in that I used in class once I got to college as a Religion major.

Answer 8

Confirmation is where YOU actively declare your catholicism. Similar to baptism but now YOU make the choice. As far as preparation, ask your parish priest for a spiritual advisor recommendation.

Answer 9

It is not a Biblical practice, but is practiced by some Christian denominations.

Answer 10

The first answer is correct. (Former catholic)
However, catholisism has been condemned by God as a false religion. Along with many others, it will be destroyed by God.