Teaching Boys Confirmation Class

[puzzleannie]

I disagree.

Confirmation, when received as an adult, is their choice to be Catholic.

The Sacrament confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit on the person, but the person must freely make the choice to accept the sacrament, and the commitment to live a Christian life.
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Jim

there is no inherent conflict here to debate. the Confirmation sacrament is call and response, bishop representing the universal Church, and candidate, or the parents and sponsors in the case of an infant. The sacramental action is that of the Holy Spirit, and the bishop acting under Him. Yes adult commitment is part of the necessary disposition for the sacrament, and profession of faith must be made as part of the rite (by the adult, or in the infants name by parents and sponsors), but it is the Holy Spirit who acts. we must not confuse worthy disposition for the sacrament with the sacramental action, matter, and effects.

 

[IrishAm]

As another member of the Arlington Diocese, I am grateful for men like you who are willing to bring the truth and power of our faith to young people. I shall keep you in my prayers!

(By the way, I managed to get all three of my now grown girls – and more than a few of their friends – through the Confirmation process by reminding them that this powerful sacrment was their **right **as Catholics and that they should seize it as such. Kids like that kind of enpowerment. )