What should a 14 year old know about the Catholic faith before she is Confirmed??
2006-11-11 13:21:09 · 11 answers · asked by Me 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm 14 too and Catholic. I love my faith!
here are two really cool websites that will give you lots of information and answers. I find them addicting. The biblechristian one has FREE downloadable audio talks in mp3 format. It gives answers to many objections to the Catholic faith. I recommend listening to "Apologetics for the Scripturally Challenged" and "Introduction to Apologetics" first. Read the Bible and your Catechism. If you don't have a catechism, there's an online one. That last website is the online one.
http://catholic.com
http://biblechristiansociety.com
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/
Good Luck and God Bless you!
2006-11-12 08:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 7 Sacraments, the Beatitudes, the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit (that's a big one) the Creed, the Mysteries of the Rosary, the 4 Cardinal Virtues. Basically everything. Don't worry, your church will likely have you take a class. Or, you can ask your priest.
But then again, you don't have to know anything, which I think is bad. There were loads of kids who were confirmed with me who knew diddley squat about the Catholic faith. My 5 year old sister knows more than they do.
2006-11-11 15:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by musicgirl31♫ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The basics of the Catholic Faith.
2006-11-13 00:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person who was confirmed Catholic at that age, and has since left the church, I recommend that you postpone your Confirmation until you are absolutely sure that that is what you want to do. Confirmation is a very important thing, not to be taken lightly or done out of peer pressure (as I did). Make sure that you have REALLY taken a look at all of the doctrines of the Church, and understand them well. Think for yourself, ask a lot of questions, and develop a strong faith. If you then decide that you should get confirmed, do that. But if you do not, then don't get confirmed, or you could really end up regretting it later.
2006-11-11 13:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by Rat 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Probably what is taught in the classes needed to partake in the confirmation process.
Confirmation is not something a person can achieve with out the whole parish community being involved with. My niece and nephew have been in class for a long time.
Suggest you talk to your parents and church about this.
2006-11-11 13:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A 14 year old should be able to fully explain the Nicene Creed and the sacraments
2006-11-11 13:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Heres a pretty good start:
We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen."
As for the rest, ask your bishop, priest, or director of religious education. They should be able to give you a complete list of suggested topics.
OR ...
Send for my free Catholic Resource CD.
2006-11-11 16:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will learn everything you need to know when you are going through the confirmation process.
2006-11-11 13:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
That the Catholic faith like many others is a bunch of hype and a method of mind control. It was at just about that age that I started to wake up and question all that I had been inculcated in since I was very little. Good luck.
2006-11-11 13:32:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 8⤋
Take this quick quiz to see if you should!
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And this one (doesn't have any specific answer):
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2006-11-11 13:24:54 · answer #10 · answered by Br 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋