As Catholics we remember and honor the saints because they show us how we can follow Jesus with all our hearts.

How to choose a catholic confirmation name. During the Catholic sacrament of Confirmation God the Holy Spirit comes upon you to bestow numerous spiritual gifts and confirm the faith given you in Baptism when Original Sin was wiped away. As a candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation you have two options concerning the choice of a Confirmation name. Candidates may choose to keep their baptismal name when confirmed if they like.

It comes after your first and middle names and. By choosing a saints name youre asking him or her to pray for you in a special way. April 16 2010 - PRLog-- The season for the Sacrament of Confirmation is upon usGet your confirmand a Patron Saint Medal of their selected intercessor or other Catholic gifts as a Catholic Bible Rosary Crucifix or choose from a selection of Catholic Books for Teenagers and Young Adults.

Many Confirmation candidates select a name from a parent or grandparent honoring them for their example of love and holiness. To stay with your. I chose to take a confirmation name Saint Maximilian Kolbe.

This new name imposed by the bishop during Confirmation becomes a part of your full name. Its considered a sacrament of initiation which means that. The name you select can be associated with someone in your life your parish or your community whom you respect and admire.

Choosing a confirmation name. Confirmation is a Sacrament in the Catholic Church in which the one who is confirmed confirmandi receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the imposition of hand and anointing with oils by the bishop. Choosing a Confirmation name is an opportunity to choose a name that has special meaning to you a name that will help you in your journey of faith.

Stay with your present. The name you select can be associated with someone in your life your parish or your community whom you respect and admire. Names given in baptism and confirmation are entered into the parish register and may not be altered afterwards.