Catholic but not confirmed?

Question

I am 23- raised catholic. I was baptized, had first communion but I did not complete my CCD classes and was not confirmed.

I was married in the catholic church. My husband is going to begin the process now of becoming catholic.

My question is do I need to be confirmed? Can I go through the classes with him? I believe I am recognized as Catholic since my church married us. Is confirmation a necessary sacrament?

Thanks for any imput

Answer 1

NO. Search for the true Religion built by GOD, there you will be baptize in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Read the Bible so you understand the doctrines of Christ.

Answer 2

Confirmation is a sacrament therefore, it is considered necessary for the spirtual being of a person. We, Catholics, believe sacraments are signs from Jesus and that he left us those gifts. Now you are Catholic, you've even been married in the church. So, yes, you are Catholic by every sense of the word. You don't need to be confirmed to go the classes with him.

Answer 3

Baptism makes you a Catholic. Confirmation, at one time, was a part of Baptism when people were baptized as adults. When infant baptism became the norm, the confirming part became an independent Sacrament.
I am surprised you were married in the Church before you were Confirmed. That is not the norm.
Asking if you need Confirmation means you really do need it. Confirmation is saying "yes" to Christ, as an adult. The Holy Spirit comes in a unique way. Confirmation will help your marriage and help you be a better Christian.

Answer 4

I was raised Catholic. I believe that you can go through CCD classes with your husband and both be cn firmed at the same time. Of all the sacraments, this one, confirmation is a choice that you can make freely as an adult. Check with your pastor or pastoral representative. What a wonderful thing for both of you to be confirmed at the same time.

Answer 5

Yes, Confirmation is necessary. Once you are baptised, you are Catholic- but you are not in full communion with the Church.

If your husband is in RCIA, nosw is the perfect time for you to complete your Sacraments of Initiation.

It happens all the time. Go talk to your priest or Director of Religious Education.

Answer 6

You should be confirmed.

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

Adults wanting Confirmation usually go to a special course and then are confirmed.

I think it would be wonderful if you can go through RCIA with your husband and receive Confirmation at the same time as he does. Ask the Director of Initiation or your pastor if this is acceptable.

I once saw a young father baptized, then while standing in the baptismal pool he was handed his infant child, and he held the child while the child was baptized. It was beautiful.

With love in Christ.

Answer 7

I am a confirmed catholic, and yes it is important that you get confirmed because it is a necessary sacrament, confirmation witnesses your commitment to your belief, and the church. May God bless you and your husband.

Answer 8

Talk to your priest. He'll probablly have you take RCIA classes with your husband. Yes, you should get comfirmed.


To the person who said "Confirmation is saying "yes" to Christ, as an adult." that's wrong. Confirmation is the outpouring of the holy spirit. In the eastern Catholic churches, one is confirmed as an infant, as well as baptism and first Eucharist. This is the more ancient practice as well.

Answer 9

Yes, you need the sacrament. It is when you are annointed and confirmed in the Holy Spirit. I'm 32 and went through RCIA two years ago; it's never too late. Talk to your priest about this.

God bless.

Answer 10

It is up to you only. It is about what you feel deeply inside f you.
My 2 sons are catholic, baptized...made the first communion, but they didnt want to be confirmed.
That is something very personal, and related to your beliefs only.