What was/will be your confirmation name?

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I chose the archangel Gabriel, who is the patron saint of communications. I read about a lot of saints, but kept coming back to Gabriel. I was confirmed June 3. 🙂
 
Saint Stephen; the translation of my first, middle, confirmation and last name is;

Defender of the garland crown of gold. As a teen it seemed the right name for a Christian adult.🙂
 
St. Gabriel Possenti. He showed a lot of courage in a very dangerous situation, saving a town, and the virtue of a young lady. A trait that does not seem high in value in today’s society.
 
This passed Sunday the 13th I received my confirmation and communion. I took the name Margaret. The story of St Margaret was closed to my heart since she was a Protestants who converted to be Catholic. I had a wonderful day and I still feel it was a dream. I completed a goal that should have been done years ago. But I am totally blessed to make all my sacraments.

May I serve that Lord to the end of my days.
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INterestingly I took the name John for confirmation back in the 40’s. Not sure why I did it then. But now that we have a John Paul II I am happy I have that name. And I am Polish so am thrilled my choice way back then.
 
I took Lucy as my Confirmation name; well Lucia actually. It was my mother’s name and she always told me the story of St. Lucy and how she had her eyes taken out rather that give up her virginity. Therefore, she is the patron saint of eyes. I love it when the Eucharistic Prayer #1 is said and she is remembered.
 
Hi,

I got permission to be called, “Christiana” I wanted to be known as a Christian and follower of Christ, so I chose Christian and made it feminine. Thus Christian~a…Christiana

Love ya’ll,

Sheila
 
puzzleannie said:
Joan. I was drawn to strong female role models as saints.
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I chose Joan as my confirmation as well, back in the 1960’s. I read about her in history class, and became fascinated by her. I now believe that I was drawn to her for the same reason. She was a strong woman, who remained true to her faith and feminity.
St Joan of Arc pray for us.🙂
 
It’s funny how I chose my confirmation name…and it turned out to be my real ‘first’ name.

Let me explain. When I was born I was given up immediately for adoption. My name was Daniel Joseph Soules. I was later adopted at 6 months of age by a wonderful Catholic couple. When it came time for me to choose a Confirmation name…I remember always liking the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den…how he was so trustful in God, and he was scared but still didn’t abandon his faith beliefs. “I’d like to be like that.” I thought, so Daniel is the name I chose. I did not know – at that time in my life – that I was adopted. Thus, I also did not know that ‘Daniel’ was my first name at birth!

I guess I was meant to always have the name of Daniel. One day, I may even find out why…
 
Pope St. Martin I - So my login here is my first name and my confirmation name.
I was confirmed this Easter Vigil, so just 2 1/2 months Catholic.
Why Martin? As a Lutheran I studied theology, attended and graduated from seminary (though did not become a Lutheran pastor).
After coming to understand the Catholic Church, especially in its equivalency to the Kingdom of God on earth and Apostolic Succession as the vehicle providing our legitimate participation in God’s Kingdom, while also being very well read in Luther and understanding his theology and Lutheran theology, I thought it fitting to choose the name Martin, both for St. Martin and because my middle name is Luther.
I consider that if Martin Luther understood what I understand, he would also ask to be admitted to the full fellowship of his citizenship in Christ’s Kingdom, as well. So, I consider that Martin Luther has returned to the Church.

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There are some very nice stories and sentiments in this thread.

I chose Veronica because she showed compassion and caring to Jesus by wiping his face when he carried the cross.
 
BigRedpg51 said:
It’s funny how I chose my confirmation name…and it turned out to be my real ‘first’ name.

Let me explain. When I was born I was given up immediately for adoption. My name was Daniel Joseph Soules. I was later adopted at 6 months of age by a wonderful Catholic couple. When it came time for me to choose a Confirmation name…I remember always liking the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den…how he was so trustful in God, and he was scared but still didn’t abandon his faith beliefs. “I’d like to be like that.” I thought, so Daniel is the name I chose. I did not know – at that time in my life – that I was adopted. Thus, I also did not know that ‘Daniel’ was my first name at birth!

I guess I was meant to always have the name of Daniel. One day, I may even find out why…
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That is a beautiful story. Daniel, a lovely name means, “God Is My Judge”, as you probably know. Yes, Daniel was not afraid because he knew that God was with him. Maybe that’s what God wants you to know and that’s why you chose it. God bless.
 
John_Martin said:
Pope St. Martin I - So my login here is my first name and my confirmation name.
I was confirmed this Easter Vigil, so just 2 1/2 months Catholic.
Why Martin? As a Lutheran I studied theology, attended and graduated from seminary (though did not become a Lutheran pastor).
After coming to understand the Catholic Church, especially in its equivalency to the Kingdom of God on earth and Apostolic Succession as the vehicle providing our legitimate participation in God’s Kingdom, while also being very well read in Luther and understanding his theology and Lutheran theology, I thought it fitting to choose the name Martin, both for St. Martin and because my middle name is Luther.
I consider that if Martin Luther understood what I understand, he would also ask to be admitted to the full fellowship of his citizenship in Christ’s Kingdom, as well. So, I consider that Martin Luther has returned to the Church.

εν χριστω
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Welcome home!
 
Rebecca_Pslm91 said:
St. Helen…

I was only a teenager then, and it was the name of my dad’s mother. My dad had since past away at that time, so I thought it would be appropriate.

Since that time, I got married, and my husband’s mom name was Helen, and she was such a blessing in my life…

When we got married our Marriage retreat happen to be St Helen Church…

Our son was baptized at St. Helen’s Church…
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same here…my dads mum died before i was born so my confirmation name was her name Margaret:)
 
Well, I was confirmed when I was 2 years old down in Mexico, when my mother was visiting her family down there. But, if I could choose, I would have chosen Ignatius of Antioch, he is one of my favorite saints. I love the epsitle to the Romans and Smyrneans. What can someone who did not have an opportunity to choose a confirmation name do? Just choose it now?
 
When I was confirmed, after attending RCIA, no one mentioned choosing a patron saint, but if I had had the choice, it probably would have been either St. Teresa of Avila, or St. Bernadette.
Leslie †
 
My confirmation name is Anne. My middle name is also Ann but spelled without the “E”. I feel that St. Anne must have been a very special person to be the mother of Mary.🙂
 
I also choose Ann, because She was Mary’s mother and Jesus grannie:)
 
Anthony, After St. Anthony of Padua.
See here’s the thing.
I lose things, and St. Anthony helps me find them. (I often Joke when I die, St. Anthony will have to be the Patron Saint of something else, that’s how much stuff I lose 😛 )
We make a great team.
Once I started researching him, I discovered a lot more about him.
 
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