Confirmation - Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
Confirmation - Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
Confirmation - Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
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mission <strong>of</strong> Christ through the Spirit. Just as Jesus was anointed by the Spirit and experienced<br />
his humanity transformed by that anointing, our own humanity is transformed by the<br />
anointing through the Spirit. (Cf. CCC 1293)<br />
For many candidates, the choosing <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Confirmation</strong> name has become common practice.<br />
Whilst this may help the candidate focus on the life <strong>of</strong> a particular saint or holy person, it is not<br />
actually required and the baptismal name can be used.<br />
5. The Assembly<br />
The sign <strong>of</strong> peace that concludes the rite <strong>of</strong> the sacrament signifies and demonstrates ecclesial<br />
communion with the bishop and with all the faithful (CCC 1301, cf. St Hippolytus, Trad. Ap. 21:<br />
Sch 11, 80-95). By celebrating the Eucharist, the newly-confirmed are now full members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community, having completed all three sacraments <strong>of</strong> initiation.<br />
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