Can I choose a non-canonized person as my patron saint?

[JustPray14]

Can one choose as their Confirmation name, the name of someone who is not yet canonized a saint such as Blessed Mother Teresa or Blessed John Paul II or must the name they choose carry the official title of “Saint”?

 

[Reginald_Plum]

JP,

These links should be helpful while choosing a patron saint to honor in your Confirmation. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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