How can I find out if I’ve ever been confirmed? It is tearing him and his sister apart – they are their only family other than their spouses and her children (and spouses families.

It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit and leaves an indelible mark on the soul just like baptism. Unless they lied about it. I am not entirely sure what the concern with joining a church at age 16 is, it is not a legal commitment and doesn’t require a financial obligation therefore doesn’t seem to be breaking any laws here. I was baptised, made my holly communion but didnt take it any further. {{courseNav.course.topics.length}} chapters | As long as they fulfill the requirements above it can really be anyone. -Can I, as her mother, sponsor her? I said to her to put it in the hands of god and pray, he will never leave you unaided. Then he lays his hands on the confirmand. First off, they will not be taught the same religion as their other classmates. My daughter is also going through confirmation at the moment and she too has challenged and been unsure if she wants to do it. EITHER catholic or Christian……. My daughter is set in St. Albert the great for her confirmation name and feels very strongly about it. The Spirit of Jesus, the same Spirit that transformed the apostles, comes upon the members of the Church. Quiz & Worksheet - Sacrament of Confirmation, Over 79,000 lessons in all major subjects, {{courseNav.course.mDynamicIntFields.lessonCount}}, The Early Christian Church and Its Ties to Judaism, Early Critics of Christ: Pharisees and Sadducees, St. Stephen & Christians in the Roman Empire, The Conversion of Constantine and the Ascent of Christianity, Charlemagne's Holy Roman Empire and the Divine Right to Rule, The Great Schism Between the East and Western Churches, Martin Luther, the 95 Theses and the Birth of the Protestant Reformation, Religious Reform in Switzerland: Calvin & Zwingli's Teachings in the Reformation, The Council of Trent: The Catholic Church Survives the Reformation, The Ecumenical Movement of the 20th Century, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome: Architecture & History, The Duomo Cathedral of Florence: Architecture, History & Facts, Catholic Indulgences: Definition & History, Mennonites: History, Definition & Culture, Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent God: Definition & Overview, The Dutch Reformed Church: History & Beliefs, The Ecumenical Council of Churches: Definition & Overview, The History of Jesus Christ: Life & Facts, The Lollards, Followers of John Wycliffe: Definition & Overview, The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Definition, History & Symbols, What are Quakers?

It is a grace which is available to me in abundance if I will but use it. During the ceremony, the sponsor goes up with the confirmand as the bishop or priest performs the sacrament. The bishop traces the sign of the cross on the person’s forehead—having first dipped his thumb in the holy oil called chrism—and says, “Be sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.” The newly confirmed person responds by saying, “Amen.”. I understand him.