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#1   Today, 4:30 am

bluehen95 New Member   Join Date: July 30, 2013 Posts: 43 Religion: Catholic

Question about Confirmation Good morning! I was baptized, raised Catholic, had first communion, etc...but unlike my three brothers, I was never confirmed because my parents basically stopped making us go to church, and as many kids would likely do, I seized this opportunity and didn't go anymore. In my 20s, I started going again, but only for a few years and I never really investigated whether I should get confirmed...I never really got that into it, and stopped going again. Then I went back for awhile, I got married in the Church (to a non-Catholic), and...well...it took me nine years to get back into a pew again. Now I'm going to mass regularly, I've been to confession, I read the daily readings and meditations, etc. In short, this time is different, I just feel ready to engage my faith. So my question is, at age 40, should I get confirmed? What would I have to do? Thanks!

#2   Today, 5:00 am

Phemie Forum Master   Join Date: November 27, 2007 Posts: 12,536 Religion: Catholic

Re: Question about Confirmation Quote: Originally Posted by bluehen95 Good morning! I was baptized, raised Catholic, had first communion, etc...but unlike my three brothers, I was never confirmed because my parents basically stopped making us go to church, and as many kids would likely do, I seized this opportunity and didn't go anymore. In my 20s, I started going again, but only for a few years and I never really investigated whether I should get confirmed...I never really got that into it, and stopped going again. Then I went back for awhile, I got married in the Church (to a non-Catholic), and...well...it took me nine years to get back into a pew again. Now I'm going to mass regularly, I've been to confession, I read the daily readings and meditations, etc. In short, this time is different, I just feel ready to engage my faith. So my question is, at age 40, should I get confirmed? What would I have to do? Thanks! Yes, you should. The sacraments of Christian initiation are Baptism, Confirmation and Communion. Your initiation is not complete. Remember that Confirmation is not something you do, it's something that is done TO you. It completes your Baptism, brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace, and increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in you. You can read more about Confirmation here. As for what you'll have to do, well that depends entirely on your parish. If you're the only adult seeking Confirmation you may simply meet with your Pastor or a catechist for some instruction. If there are more of you the parish may be running an Adult Confirmation Class or you may be required to 'go through RCIA'. Your first step is to meet with your Pastor and express your desire for Confirmation. __________________

#3   Today, 7:00 am

tawny New Member   Join Date: November 10, 2013 Posts: 173 Religion: Roman Catholic/OFS

Re: Question about Confirmation Quote: Originally Posted by bluehen95 Good morning! I was baptized, raised Catholic, had first communion, etc...but unlike my three brothers, I was never confirmed because my parents basically stopped making us go to church, and as many kids would likely do, I seized this opportunity and didn't go anymore. In my 20s, I started going again, but only for a few years and I never really investigated whether I should get confirmed...I never really got that into it, and stopped going again. Then I went back for awhile, I got married in the Church (to a non-Catholic), and...well...it took me nine years to get back into a pew again. Now I'm going to mass regularly, I've been to confession, I read the daily readings and meditations, etc. In short, this time is different, I just feel ready to engage my faith. So my question is, at age 40, should I get confirmed? What would I have to do? Thanks! Yes you should. You can attend the RCIA classes at your parish. In receiving the Sacrament of Comfirmation you will be given the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as the spiritual fortitude to continue in your faith. __________________ May the Holy Spirit forever guide you throughout life's journey. Pax et Bonum

#4   Today, 7:21 am

Joe 5859 Forum Master   Join Date: February 1, 2007 Posts: 14,487 Religion: Catholic

Re: Question about Confirmation From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1306 Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation.123 Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a unity, it follows that "the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time,"124 for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete. Yes, you should definitely get confirmed. It is never too late! Just set up an appointment with your parish priest and tell him what you told us here. He will direct you on where to go from there. Welcome back! __________________ Joe (Average Joe Catholic) Read through the Documents of Vatican II for the Year of Faith The Catechesis of the Popes