Choosing a Patron Saint

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Hello All,
I am new to this site, and at this time I am in the RCIA classes with the intent to join the Catholic Church at the Easter vigil. We were told to choose a patron saint for our confirmation, and that this saint needed to be someone who knew Jesus. Does that then exclude all the old testament Saints, like Ruth for example? It may sound insignificant, however there are special reasons I feel drawn to her.
Thank You for your response!
NewWay
 
NewWay said:
Hello All,
I am new to this site, and at this time I am in the RCIA classes with the intent to join the Catholic Church at the Easter vigil. We were told to choose a patron saint for our confirmation, and that this saint needed to be someone who knew Jesus. Does that then exclude all the old testament Saints, like Ruth for example? It may sound insignificant, however there are special reasons I feel drawn to her.
Thank You for your response!
NewWay
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Welcome home,
Ruth is a declared Saint in the RCC, so you may certainly choose her. She was quite remarkable! Jesus IS GOD, as there is but one TRUE God [Triune], so Ruth theologically knew Jesus:thumbsup:

Ruth the Matriarch

Here is some information on her

[1] catholicsaints.info/ruth-the-matriarch/

[2] catholicnewsagency.com/resources/bible/introduction-to-the-old-testament/ruth/

[3] infoplease.com/biography/var/ruth.html

God bless you,

Please let me know if you have any other questions:)

Patrick [PJM]
 
Thank you for your response, it is greatly appreciated. God Bless!
 
I’m curious about the condition that “this saint needed to be someone who knew Jesus.” Is this typical?

I entered into full communion with the Church nearly two years ago, and my RCIA class wasn’t given that particular condition.
 
I think the “knew Jesus” thing is a way of saying “lived the Gospel values” which of course, all saints did.

Someone using flowery language and confusing candidates and catechumens, most likely.
You can pick ANY saint.
 
I know how difficult making a choice can be. I chose a Saint medal and it wasn’t easy either. You will know who to choose in your heart. God Bless!
 
You most certainly may use Old Testament Saints but this is more common in Eastern Christianity but there’s no rule that prohibits in the West
 
Pardon my ignorance, but if you are female does it have to be a female saint? I was raised Catholic but never made my confirmation…I am thinking of doing this…
 
Hi stephiem,
I don’t think it is necessary to choose a female if you are female. A lady in our group chose St. Joseph.
I was confirmed on this past Easter Vigil. It was an extraordinary experience and I will hold it in my heart forever. I pray you follow God’s leading.
God bless you!
NewWay
 
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Pardon my ignorance, but if you are female does it have to be a female saint? I was raised Catholic but never made my confirmation…I am thinking of doing this…
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THAT is the NORM, not sure if it’s truly required?

Understand my friend that Sacramental Confirmation creates a life-long personal Covenant with you, Jesus and the Church and Faith Jesus founded.

God Bless you
 
stephiem1971 said:
Pardon my ignorance, but if you are female does it have to be a female saint? I was raised Catholic but never made my confirmation…I am thinking of doing this…
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You can pick any saint.

My Confirmation name was Ephrem Mary. So I have a guy and a girl.
 
stephiem1971 said:
Pardon my ignorance, but if you are female does it have to be a female saint? I was raised Catholic but never made my confirmation…I am thinking of doing this…
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No.

A woman can pick a male saint. I have worked with many women Religious over the years who were Mother Joseph or Sister [Name of the one Apostles]

Conversely, I have had many men who will take the name of the Blessed Virgin as their confirmation name.
 
My goddaughter was confirmed recently. I was pleased to see that a good number of the fifty confirmandi chose saints’ names from the opposite sex. Two boys had Mary and several girls had Michael, Francis of Assisi (specified that saint), and Peter.
 
PJM said:
THAT is the NORM, not sure if it’s truly required?

Understand my friend that Sacramental Confirmation creates a life-long personal Covenant with you, Jesus and the Church and Faith Jesus founded.

God Bless you
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I will sign up for the classes once they start up again. I had been working in a job where I had a long commute each way, I got a new job closer to home.👍 So, I will be able to attend classes for my confirmation.
 
Old Testament figures are not saints. They are from the Old Covenant, they didn’t live according to the Gospel but to Jewish law, or at least in theory were supposed too. That isn’t to say that they weren’t saved in the harrowing of hell; but I think choosing Old Testament figures is a slippery slope, how do we discern who lived virtuous and not? I mean can I be the witch of endor?
 
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