I need help answering the last quesiton. PLEASE!
When I was first told that I had to write a letter I said ‘Oh my goodness. What am I going to write about?” I knew how to answer these questions, but I couldn’t decide how to put my words down on the paper. But after thinking long and hard about how to write it down I think I decided how to do it.
To me confirmation means many different things. It means that I will be accepted into the Church as an adult. But more importantly it gives me the choice to choose if I want to be a Catholic or not. When I was baptized I didn’t have a choice on my religion. Now that I understand more about my religion I can make that decision for myself.
I feel that I am ready to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation because
if this were you what would you write?
2007-12-01 07:59:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When you were baptized just the stain of original sin was washed away. I like what you have written it shows that you are understanding more about our Catholic faith, and that you are ready to become part of the Body of Christ
2007-12-01 08:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sacrament of Confirmation is your commitment to the Church, however you will also receive an increase of the Holy Spirit. This takes you through the more serious and difficult times of your life as you grow and mature and is usually done in the Catholic Church in adolesence. In the Orthodox Church Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation are done when the child is a baby - all at once - one ceremony, receiving all three Sacraments. This is a beautiful way to do it too, because we are receiving "spiritual food" right from the start and as humans we need it as early as possible. The downfall that has happened in the Catholic Church in recent years, is that children are being given the "choice" and for one reason or another, do not return. Sometimes this is just because they are following the crowd, don't have time with all their homework and travel agenda etc..... This robs them of their spiritual food and life as they go out into the worldly life in adulthood. Sad.....we really need to stay as close to the Sacraments as possible! Of course there are those who enter the Church in later years, and this also is a beautiful time and Sacrament, because of their conversion. Scripture says, "There is more rejoicing in heaven over one repentent sinner", "The first will go last and the last will go first", "The Shepherd (Jesus) leaves his 99 sheep to go in search of the ONE lost sheep".....Have a Blessed Advent.....
2007-12-01 09:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Catholic Church, in hassle-unfastened with the Anglican and Orthodox church homes, has a 2 area initiation rite. toddlers who're to be reported in the religion are baptised (Christened) whilst they are fairly small. as quickly as they are old sufficient to settle on for themselves (oftentimes at around the age of 14 - notwithstanding it relies upon on the Diocese) they acquire the sacrament of affirmation, oftentimes from a Bishop. This comprises a taking a education course accompanied by using the affirmation rite itself the place the bishop anoints you with oil. For adults turning out to be to be a member of the Church, Baptism and affirmation take place on an identical rite.
2016-10-18 12:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this case you shouldn't ask for other people answers. you should make your own decision about it. remember, other people don't have the right to choose for you coz your bussiness with god is only between you and Him. and of course if you want an advice from other people, yes you can but asking for other people reason for doing the confirmation is not a right thing to do i think. make your own reason and have faith in it. you have god's mercy
2007-12-01 08:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...Scripturally, there is no such thing... look closely at the life of Jesus Himself... He was Baptized by immersion in water by John... (not by the sprinkling of "special water" from a golden basin on a pedestal, as a baby)... He made an adult, conscious decision)... The Roman Church has taken Scripture to places that God never intended it to go... ever.
...Read the Book of John to get a clearer understanding of who "He" is... not the books of Rome and their dogma's, traditions and papal bulls that were written by the ever changing Old man of Rome... Jesus is Rock Solid...
2007-12-01 08:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
this is also the time you state that you are willing to stand up for your faith, as a soldier of Christ, and are willing to put your faith first during adversity. the bishop is supposed to give you a small tap on the face to remind you that you might have to suffer for your beliefs...as an adult, you are ready to accept this challenge. it is also a time that you invite the holy spirit into your life in a deeper way and ask him to guide you in your daily walk. you also ask him to inspire you and illuminate god's word to you so that you will understand it better.
2007-12-01 08:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Angel wings 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I like what wrote. God understands you heart. The most important is the commitment to God.
2007-12-01 08:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tessa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're right - just write what the sacrament means to you, why you wish to be confirmed & also, include a couple of catholics who are role models for you...
Peace+
2007-12-01 08:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel F 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Confirmation means that you are confirming what was said at your Baptism!
2007-12-01 08:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by Gerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would write about what you have just said.
2007-12-01 08:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by K T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋