HELP!! WHAT IS Confimation (catholic)?

Question

so what is it?? what do you do? they put oil on your head? idk help me!! i have no idea?

ok so baptism is water
communion is the body of christ
but what is Confirmation??

can anyone help me?
what does it physically entail?

Answer 1

It is a ritual in which a person either confirms or denies what they have been taught by the Church.

Long before modern developmental psychology recognized a certain level of development (age) at which a child's ability to make a rational decision is possible, Catholics postponed indoctrination until a child was "ready" to make an moral choice.

Answer 2

I was confirmed when I was baptized, (Byzantine Rite) so all I know is that it entails the anointing of the oil of gladness (hands and feet and heart) but the RC church may have a different ritual, since they confirm at 12 years old. (No worries for Holy Communion, which usually happens at 7 years old)

Regarding the anointing, the oil is usually applied by the bishop, or a priest who has the oil blessed by the bishop.

Answer 3

Confirmation is laying on of hands and anointing with oil.

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 4

Compared to the baptist procedures, baby baptism is a baby
dedication that the parents do. Confirmation is when you
decide for yourself and affirm your belief in Christ. Baptists
identify this as the time you are "saved." You take responsi-
bility for your spiritual belief and development. You will be
expected to say that you believe. You don't have to give a
speech or anything. Just say a word or two. They put a
smudge of oil on your head. Don't be afraid its easy. Your
priest can tell you what to expect.

Answer 5

Confirmation is the sacrament when a person 'confirms' the promises made in the baptism.

They stand before the bishop- or his delegate- and declare thei intention to live as a Christian.

The Bishop anoints their head with oil as a sign of this sealing with the Holy Spirit.

Answer 6

It is an anointing with oil by a bishop calling down and symbolizing the Holy Spirit and the fact that he will be with you through life and help you make the right decisions because by accepting Confirmation you agree to accept and defend the teachings of the Church.

Answer 7

i don't exactly know what confirmation is although in the catholic church you have to be confirmed to take communion. Church of ireland is the same although you are confirmed at a later age. Some COI churches believe that you become a christiann when you get confirmed which is against the bible.

Answer 8

it is confirming that you believe in Jesus as lord and Savior in most churches that comes before receiving Communion but in the catholic church it comes later.

Answer 9

ok, so, baptism is usually when youre a baby, so youre parents make your vows for you. confirmation is basically the same oaths to Jesus and God but youre saying it for yourself.
and it doesnt have to be Catholic, it can be Christian, or Jewish, or...yea

Answer 10

http://www.scripturecatholic.com/ details on what it means
http://www.fisheaters.com/ details various practices in catholicism.