Last updated: 06/02/2020. Our Catholic collection is made up of baptism, confirmation, marriage, and burial records from thousands of parishes that span the globe. DAH March 1, 2007, 10:14pm #3. She didn’t want to back when he was in high-school. Each person wishing to be confirmed comes forward with his or her sponsor, who may or may not be one of the godparents chosen for Baptism. Catholic means "universal," and regardless of your faith, you may have some Catholic roots in your family tree. The sacrament of confirmation is to be conferred on the faithful at about the age of discretion, unless the episcopal conference has decided on a different age; or there is a danger of death; or, in the judgment of the minister, a grave reason suggests otherwise. I received the Sacrament of Confirmation when I was 11 years old. (CIC 891) “Although Confirmation is sometimes called the ‘sacrament of Christian maturity,’” the

My daughter didn’t receive Confirmation until she was 21. A good idea for choosing both Baptism and Confirmation names is to check lists that are found in Catholic liturgical calendars to see which saints are near your birthday or another important day. It boils down to receiving the Sacraments without having faith. Details “Those who have been baptised continue on the path of Christian initiation through the sacrament of confirmation. There is no right age for a person to be confirmed. At the time (1985? Today, Canon Law, the internal rules of the Catholic Church, says that the sacrament of confirmation is to be conferred on the faithful at about the age of discretion, unless the Bishops’ Conference has decided on a differ­ent age. Confirmation; Matrimony (marriage) Holy Orders (ordination) Sacrament of the Sick; Most Catholics are baptised when they are babies. The challenge is to help our young people to recognise and to fruitfully draw on the gifts of the Holy Spirit as they grow into adult Christians. In the Diocese of Westminster the celebration of the sacrament of confirmation generally occurs in adolescence, completing the sacraments of initiation for our young people. Although I studied in a Catholic school, my parents decided that I was mature enough to receive the sacrament earlier. In Ireland, the Catholic bish­ops have decided that the Sacrament should usually be administered to sixth class pupils. In this way, they receive the Holy Spirit, conforming them more perfectly to Christ and strengthening them so that they may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his body in faith and love.” (Rite of Confirmation, nn. [/quote] 1970. When they reach an age where they are able to understand the difficulties and challenges of living out the Christian faith, they are invited to confirm the promises made on their behalf at baptism through confirmation. During the ceremony adults will make vows or promises on behalf of the baby. The Confirmation ceremony may take place at Mass or outside of Mass, and the presiding bishop wears red vestments to symbolize the red tongues of fire seen hovering over the heads of the apostles at Pentecost. Who can receive Confirmation? In most Catholic churches today, Catholics are … Bishops do have the discretion to confirm at other times, but if we adopted an early confirmation age as the standard, we could finally put to rest the idea that it’s a Catholic bar mitzvah. If you have any questions about Confirmation, or about the change in the normal age of offering Confirmation, please contact Bridget Bicek (206-937-1488 x299 or EMAIL). In some areas of the country, the local bishop sets a minimum age for confirmation. Jim. Today, Canon Law, the internal rules of the Catholic Church, says that the sacrament of confirmation is to be conferred on the faithful at about the age of discretion, unless the Bishops’ Conference has decided on a differ­ent age. The change to earlier confirmation really began after 1910 when Pope St. Pius X decreed Eucharist should he permitted at the age of discretion (use of reason), typically about 7 years of age. Confirmation. My nephew was Baptised and Confirmed at age 7. Roman Catholic children usually make their first Holy Communion at the age of 7 or 8. When they reach an age where they are able to understand the difficulties and challenges of living out the Christian faith, they are invited to confirm the promises made on their behalf at baptism through confirmation. In fact in Catholic schools, students get Confirmed at around age 13-15. If this is the case, your vicar will be able to tell you what the minimum age is. This is true until now. If you are older than age 18, please visit our Adult Confirmation page. She is a devote Catholic. Sacramental preparation will continue to be the primary responsibility of parishes and parents. Published: 27/06/2012. A sponsor must be at least sixteen years of age, having completed the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), leading a life of faith (canon 874 §1,2 and §1,3) which is in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Anyone may be confirmed who has been baptized and if they are old enough to answer responsibly for themselves. I don’t think he’s been inside of a Catholic church since. Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation which completes baptism through sealing in Holy Spirit and anoints the recipient as priest, prophet, and king. In the Catholic Church, anyone that has been baptized properly can and should be confirmed. What is Catholic Confirmation?