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Is confirmation a repeat of baptism?
No. Baptism is the beginning. Most people are baptized just days after birth. There is no conscious awareness then. Confirmation is a reaffirmation of the religion that a person has been practicing most of his or her life. It is supposed to occur when the person is aware of his or her religion and is a very serious commitment in most religions.
Have you ever been baptized Catholic but never confirmed?
Yes, it is possible to have been baptized Catholic but never confirmed. Confirmation is a separate sacrament in the Catholic Church that typically occurs later in life, usually during adolescence.
What shows that the newly baptized has become a new creation in christ?
The newly baptized are clothed in a white garment, symbolizing the person's new life in Christ.
What does the character of confirmation do for the soul?
The Church sees it as working in conjunction with baptism. A Catholic has to be baptized first, before he can undergo confirmation. If baptism initiates a Catholic into the Church, then confirmation calls on the Holy Spirit to come more fully into the confirmant's life to make him a full, productive member of the faith. The term they often use with confirmation is that confirmants become "soldiers of God" in the rite of confirmation.
How are Lutherans baptized?
lutherans can be baptized at any age in life. i was baptized as a baby. but i know people who were baptized as adults. lutherans can be baptized at any age in life. i was baptized as a baby. but i know people who were baptized as adults.
Who baptized Saint Patrick?
no one knows much about his early life until he was about sixteen,so that is a question that we may never know
What is the meaning of sprinkling holy water on casket?
When baptized bywater, the person rose from death of original sin to new life in Christ. Now the person returns to God with new life in heaven forever. Water is the sign of life.
Can your godparent be your confirmation sponsor?
Yes indeed, your godparent can be your Confirmation Sponsor. However, your godparent does not have to be your Confirmation Sponsor. It can be anyone who exemplifies leading a good Christian life. You might pick a family member, neighbor, favorite teacher, or if you have a special bond with the person you could even ask a nun or priest. However, this person should be someone you see often throughout your life.
Why receive confirmation?
Confirmation reaffirms a person's faith and membership in the Christian church. It's a personal Pentecost for each individual, relying on the Holy Spirit to provide the necessities for a successful Christian life.
How does confirmation strengthen the church?
Because the Confirmed person vows to remain an active Christian all throughout his/her adult life.
Why is preparation an important part of confirmation?
For exactly the same reasons as every other event in a person's life. One does not graduate from school without first attending school and receiving the lessons. So too, with Confirmation, one must learn the lessons about the Holy Spirit's Role in the person's life, in order to receive Him.
Are you considered a Catholic for life if you have been baptized in the Catholic faith?
Yes, being baptized in the Catholic faith typically means that you are considered a Catholic for life.
