Confirmation
Confirmation is a sacrament in the Catholic Church in which a person is sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and becomes a full member of the Church. It is typically received by Catholics during their teenage years as a way to strengthen their faith and commitment to the Church. In the Catholic Church, confirmation is usually received after baptism and before receiving the Holy Eucharist. The rite of confirmation includes the laying on of hands by a bishop or a priest, and anointing with oil, which is a symbol of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is seen as a way for Catholics to reaffirm the promises made at their baptism and to receive the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit to live out their faith. It is an important step in the Catholic faith journey and is typically preceded by a period of preparation and study.