is confirmation a christian ritual? or is it only for catholics?

Answer 1

It depends on the Christian denomination.

For Catholics:

Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments, namely Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. A person who has received all three of these sacraments is considered a fully initiated Catholic.

The priest or bishop lays their hands upon the person receiving Confirmation, the priest or bishop says, "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit," the person says, "Amen," and then they are anointed with holy oil (just like King David).

Confirmation:
+ Brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
+ Roots us more deeply in the divine childhood which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!"
+ Unites us more firmly to Christ;
+ Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
+ Renders our bond with the Church more perfect
+ 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

A fully initiated Catholic can be:
+ A godparent
+ A Confirmation sponsor
+ A lector who reads scripture at Mass
+ An extraordinary minister of the Eucharist
. + At Mass
. + To the sick
+ A Sacristan
+ A Cantor
+ And many other ministries

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Some Christian religions such as Methodist also have a confirmation for children when they reach an age of understanding. I went through a Methodist confirmation(much different from Catholics) we were taught other beliefs and even taken to attend worship services of the various services. We even attended a Batmitzvah( Jewish confirmation)
I cant answer for any others.

Answer 3

Well, since Catholics are Christian as much as any other Christian denomination, the answer to your question would be... Yes it is a Christian "ritual". Even though I would not use "ritual" there.

All denominationsthat believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and the True Messiah.... are Christians. They might be known by the doctrinal organization they belong to.. i.e. Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Assembly of God... etc.

Answer 4

Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches and a large portion of Anglicans believe in confirmation.

Answer 5

I'm a christian and I never heard of confirmation.

From a catholic source:

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.

As far as I'm concerned the only confirmation that is need is our profession of faith in christ. The catholics like rituals so they have one for everything. Its neither good or bad but just something they like.

Answer 6

Shortly after the new member's baptism in the LDS Church, he or she is confirmed with the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands by priesthood authority. This confirmation is subsequent to the baptism within a day or so.

Both dates of baptism and confirmation is maintained in the Church records.

Answer 7

Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghost to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.
Confirmation is so called from its chief effect, which is to strengthen or render us more firm in whatever belongs to our faith and religious duties.
We are called soldiers of Jesus Christ to indicate how we must resist the attacks of our spiritual enemies and secure our victory over them by following and obeying Our Lord.
Catholics are Christians

Answer 8

I know at least Lutherans and Methodists do it also. Methodists do it in junior high, so about age 13. (if I'm recalling correctly the age I was when I did confirmation). I think they did confirmation classes every other year, and all junior high kids (7th and 8th graders) attended.

Answer 9

Many other christian cults have confirmation.

Answer 10

Not Christian == just catholic.