Confirmation is a sacrament, ritual or rite of passage practised by several Christian denominations. The word means strengthening or deepening one's relationship with God. Confirmation is a popular practice in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches where infant baptism is also performed.
People also ask, why is it important to be confirmed?
In Catholic theology, the Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation (the other two being Baptism and the Eucharist, or Holy Communion). The sacrement of confirmation is important because it is the completion of baptism, which is becoming a full member of the church.
What is the purpose of confirmation?
Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.
What does it mean to get confirmed?
Catholics believe the Sacrament of Confirmation is the supernatural equivalent of the growth process on the natural level. It builds on what was begun in Baptism and what was nourished in Holy Eucharist. It completes the process of initiation into the Christian community, and it matures the soul for the work ahead.