When I was in Catholic High School they said we could wait to get confirmed if we would like. I decided to. I had been baptized late and had my first comunion late (Both in 7th Grade). It was like every thing was all so recent. I waited until I had just finished College. It was a very good time for me. I had the energy to really focus on my faith. I was going through a very hard time in my life and it was very good for me to have that close connection with my religion.
I had a very good religion program in high school, so it was not like I was lacking religion while I was in school.
What do you think about timing of confirmation?
2006-09-27 08:14:34 · 11 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh yeah it really worked for me. When I was in 7th grade I really wanted to be baptized. I wanted to much earlier, but not as much as at that age. By then I understood relgion much more. I had a great deal of training. My parents decided that as a baby the wanted to wait until I was ready. I was mad. I wanted to be baptized as an infant, but I understand their thoughts. My father was very philosophical and very religious. He went to religious boys school from the time he was in 7th grade until he was in high school then he studied to be a priest himself. He did not become one, but he studied religion his entire life. He wanted me to always be wellcome in the church, but they both wanted me to make my own decision.
2006-09-27 08:25:53 · update #1
It meant more to me later. The priest thought about doing it all at 7th grade because I was so close to that age, but thought again. He said that he wanted to wait.
2006-09-27 08:28:25 · update #2
In high school they had such a wonderful relgion program that I was soaking up. It might have been too much to have yet another program on the weekends. It was nice to have that other program later. It meant more.
2006-09-27 08:29:40 · update #3
Confirmation is very important and should not be taken lightly. It's a decision that will, or should, have a lasting, profound change in your life. So, in light of that, I believe that the one who is going to be confirmed should be at least old enough to be accountable for their actions.
read about what the Church teaches about confirmation here in the Catechism.....
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P3P.HTM
2006-09-27 08:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I waited until I was 23 before I was confirmed. My mom said it was my choice of when it happened. I went through a long dark time before that, faltering in my faith and even becoming a wiccan for 5 years. I was glad I waited because it meant so much more to me that I had decided to be confirmed, and it wasn't just a thing I did because I was of age.
I think that confirmation should be offered at high school age, but it's really something you have to want with all your heart.
2006-09-27 08:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by sister steph 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One parent must be Catholic in order to have your children baptized Catholic. The Church does not ask for money for baptisms. You can offer a gift to the deacon or priest, if you like, but it is up to you. Money is not requested or required. A pamphlet called "Baptismal gift to the Church" doesn't sound Catholic at all...are you sure it's a Catholic Church?
2016-03-27 13:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the timing of Confirmation (early to mid-teens) is appropriate for most individuals. But the option of waiting until later is always there if it is better for an individual. In the Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church, Baptism and Confirmation are given to infants on the same occasion, and I must admit I don't understand the rationale for that. Perhaps I would if I belonged to the Eastern Rite.
2006-09-27 08:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In our church, you used to get confirmed around 8th grade. Naturally by the time I got there, they'd changed it to your senior year of high school, which meant four more years of CCD for me.
And ultimately my mother wouldn't let me get confirmed, so it was ALL a big waste of time.
But I think it is better to have it later. I think my story proves that! It should be a conscious, willing decision, and I don't think 12-14 year olds are really up to making lasting commitments.
2006-09-27 08:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think all of that should wait until the person is mature enough to make the decisions for themselves. baptism is a symbol of being reborn and should be taken seriously and not forced on someone. 5 yr olds shouldnt be baptised as they dont even know what it means. i think u did good waiting till u decided u were ready. and it seems like it worked out good for you.
2006-09-27 08:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to be when you are ready. I am in the process of converting and my husband who was baptized when he was 7 will be confirmed with me right after my baptism here in about 1 month!! He now feels that being Catholic is his choice and not one that was made for or forced on him!
2006-09-27 08:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by ~Mrs. D~ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think 16 is about right.
2006-09-27 08:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by sooners83 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Was it HIS time?
2006-09-27 08:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by K9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be done even later.
2006-09-27 08:15:57 · answer #10 · answered by Lenny B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋