Why should I want to be confirmed into the catholic church?

Answer 1

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

I don't know? Why should you? Do you want to? As a Catholic I tell you, if you don't believe in the faith, then I don't think its a good a idea to be confirmed; it will only create conflicts and maybe resentment. Remember that the Church is always open for your confirmation if you decide to be confirmed.

Answer 3

I stopped at confirmation. It never happened. I went to all the classes and was able to decide for myself that I thought Catholism was a crock of bull, and that I wasn't going to take an oath of faith that I truly did not believe in. It's a personal opinion, but before you confirm, you should learn the facts about organized religion. I suggest reading a short book called "Letter to a Christian Nation"

It's short, and answers very well any questions you would have.

Answer 4

Um, not to sound too anti-Catholic here but, you don't want to do that. If you very thoroughly read your bible, you'll find out that the Catholic church isn't really worshiping nor serving the almighty G-D!!! The ONLY people you can pray to, according to the bible(Hebrew and christian versions) are G-D and His son Emanuel. The Holy Spirit is G-D's delivery driver so to speak.

Answer 5

If you were brought up as a Catholic then you have the right to choose to continue in that faith once you reach a certain age. If you choose to continue, then you "confirm" to the world that you are a Catholic Christian.

God bless,
=)

Answer 6

The Catholic Church is the original Church of Jesus Christ.
It is the body of Christ.
It is the bride of Christ.
It is the new Israel.

Answer 7

To discover the dark side alone with a catholic priest ?

Answer 8

It's marginally better than being confirmed as a lunatic, and you get a party afterwards.

Answer 9

It was the first true church started by St. Peter. Jesus told him 'Upon this rock,You shall build My church." The rock is still there, at the Vatican.

Answer 10

This is official you are confirmed!