Can one be a Roman Catholic with the Sacrament on Confirmation?

Question

Can one be a Roman Catholic with the Sacrament on Confirmation?

What is that status of a person who has completed the Roman Catholic rituals of Baptism, First Communion, and Confession but not Confirmation. Its important to note that Confirmation was not done at this individuals own request when he was 11 or 12.

So is this person technically still a Catholic?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

One can be anything one pleases.

Answer 2

--Is Catholic

According to the teachings of the Church, baptism is what makes an individual Catholic. Confirmation is the fulfilling of the individual's baptismal promises, and bestows upon the individual full rights and responsibilities as a member of the particular Rite of the Catholic Faith. It also fulfills the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Now let me say that if an individual rejects confirmation, not because he/she is not ready but because he/she rejects some aspect of the faith, he/she should not partake in the sacraments until the individual wishes to be in communion with the Church. The individual cannot have it both ways, either accept in total the Church and what she offers, or reject her. Anything halfway is disingenuous, and can be an occasion for profaning the sacraments, especially that of the Eucharist, which is the living sign of the communion of Christ's faithful.

FYI according to the Catholic faith, it is impossible to become "not Catholic". The mark of baptism is ontological and permanent, eternally changing the nature of the individual. A baptized individual might be in bad standing, a schismatic, heretic, apostate, or dead and in hell, but the individual is always a Catholic.

Answer 3

The Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and finnaly Confirmation, are classified as the Sacraments of initiation. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the final step in fully becoming a Catholic.

One who has previously refused to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation can receive it later if he changes his mind.

It sounds to like this person wishes to be counted amongst Catholics, yet, will not officially Confirm himself as such before God. This does not make any sense. If one wishes to be Catholic, there is not reason why he shouldn't receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The best short answer to your question is this: a person who adheres to Catholic beliefs and practices, but is not Confirmed, is Catholic, but not "a Catholic". A person who adheres to Catholic beliefs and practices, and is Confirmed, is both Catholic and "a Catholic".

Understand?

Answer 4

Yes, this person is a Catholic. He or she has the right to be married (or buried) with the full blessing of the Church.

But this person has have yet to reach their full potential.

To be a fully initiated Catholic, you need to receive the three Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Your diocese will give classes in preparation for Confirmation several times a year. Contact your local parish office for more information.

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

Confirmation is not required for salvation within the Catholic church. A Catholic is one who is baptized a Catholic and will always be a Catholic, permanently marked. Confirmation signals adult entry into the Catholic Church.
From the Catholic catechism:
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a2.htm

http://www.daughtersofstpaul.com/growinginfaith/basicqas/sacraments/confirmation92.html

Answer 6

Yes this person is still Catholic because he/she was baptised Catholic. Depending on the rules of that Archdiocese or diocese where the person is they would have make their confirmation before getting married in the catholic church. IM me if you need more info. I was raised Catholic and married a Protestant and then had the marriage anulled. So I know some of the loopholes if that is why you are asking.

Answer 7

In the catholic religion's eyes he is not a catholic without Conformation. In Conformation the church welcomes the parishioner as an adult into the catholic community. Without this sacrament he is not a catholic. In my opinion once you are baptized into the catholic faith you are always a catholic.

Answer 8

Being Catholic is like being in the Mafia. There's only one way out!

Answer 9

You should check your local church for their RCIA program. They will have information for adults who wish to become Roman Catholic.

Answer 10

why in the hell would an 11 year old ask not to be confirmed?