What are the responsiblities of a confirmed Catholic?

Question

I have made up my mind, i want to be confirmed, but what are my responsibilities going to be?

i want to see if i am ready.

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

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1285 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt1art2.htm

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Good for you. The Catechism describes Confirmation as a deepening of baptismal gifts. It says that the sacrament roots us more deeply in our identity as God's children; unites us more firmly with Christ; increases in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit; binds us more closely to the Church; and gives us special strength to bear witness to our faith.

With Baptism and Eucharist, Confirmation shapes us as Catholic Christians. Each of these sacraments focuses on a different aspect of our life as believers: birth, breath and nourishment.

Answer 3

All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.

You are empowered by the Holy Ghost to be a soldier for Christ, a member of the "Church Militant" and your mission is to work for the salvation of your soul and the souls of all others.

The sacrament of Confirmation should awaken you to the importance of your responsibility and membership in the true Church and in your local parish.

You can read more in the Catechism at:
http://ccc.scborromeo.org.master.com/texis/master/search/?sufs=0&q=confirmation&s=SS

God bless you!

Answer 4

To spread the Gospel (that can be just to your immediate family, friends, school, as far out as you want to), to make confession regularly (at least once a year, but anytime you have committed mortal sin), to attend Mass at least on Sundays and Holy Days, and to receive the Eucharist, to strive to be Christ-like, etc. And remember, Confirmation is not the end of your learning process, it is lifelong.

Answer 5

Father K has most adequately answered this. The only thing to be added is that the Sacrament of Confirmation makes us "soldiers of Christ".

Answer 6

FIRST PRECEPT OF THE CHURCH REGARDING ATTENDING MASS ON SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION (Catechism of the Catholic Church (2041) The first precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: "On Sundays and other Holy days of Obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass."
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THE SECOND PRECEPT OF THE CHURCH REGARDING CONFESSION OF SIN (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2042)
"You shall confess your sins at least once a year." This precept of the Church ensures preparation for the Holy Eucharist by the reception of the Sacrament of Penance, which continues Baptism's work of conversion and forgiveness.
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THE THIRD PRECEPT OF THE CHURCH REGARDING RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION HE THIRD PRECEPT OF THE CHURCH REGARDING RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2042) "You shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter Season." This precept of the Church guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the paschal feasts, the very origin and center of the Christian Liturgy This precept of the Church guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the paschal feasts, the very origin and center of the Christian Liturgy..
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THE FOURTH PRECEPT OF THE CHURCH REGARDING PARTICIPATING AT MASS ON HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2043)
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THE FIFTH PRECEPT OF THE CHURCH REGARDING FASTING AND ABSTINENCE (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2043) "You shall observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence" The Fifth precept of the Church -ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts; they help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.

One must also provide for the needs of the Church through stewardship- giving of one's time, talent and financial resources.

We are also obligated to marry withing the laws of the Chrch and raise our children in the faith.

Clearly these do not present the perfection of the Christian life. They are intended to guarantee the necessary minimum in the spirit of prayer, sacramental life and moral commitment to insure our growth in the love of God and love of neighbor. They present the “floor” beneath which we dare not descend if we are to continue moving forward in the Christian life.