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'''Confirmation''' is an informal term for the [[Senate]] giving "Advice and Consent" to a presidential nomination for an executive or judicial position.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/confirmation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | '''Confirmation''' is an informal term for the [[Senate]] giving "Advice and Consent" to a presidential nomination for an executive or judicial position.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/confirmation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | ||
| − | '''Confirmation''' is also a [[Christian]] religious ceremony in which a baptised person reaffirms his faith after instruction in the doctrines of his church. In most Western churches where Confirmation is considered a [[sacrament]] or a sacramental, the usual age of the confirmand is between 11 and 16, at which time he is considered capable of making a mature decision concerning the faith. In Eastern Christianity, however, Confirmation (called Chrismation) follows soon after the reception of infant baptism. | + | '''Confirmation''' is also a [[Christian]] religious [[ceremony]] or [[rite]] in which a [[baptism|baptised]] person reaffirms his faith after instruction in the doctrines of his church. In most Western churches where Confirmation is considered a [[sacrament]] or a sacramental, the usual age of the confirmand is between 11 and 16, at which time he is considered capable of making a mature decision concerning the faith. In Eastern Christianity, however, Confirmation (called Chrismation) follows soon after the reception of infant baptism. |
| − | ==References== | + | ==See Also== |
| − | + | * [[Sacrament]]s in the [[Roman Catholic Church]] | |
| − | [[Category: | + | ** [[Baptism]] |
| − | [[ | + | ** [[Eucharist]] - First Holy Communion |
| + | ** [[Confession]] | ||
| + | ** Confirmation | ||
| + | ** [[Holy Orders]] for [[Priest]]s and [[Monk]]s | ||
| + | ** [[Marriage]] | ||
| + | ** [[Anointing of the Sick]] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | [[Category : Catholic Church Sacraments]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Catholic Church]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Christian Rites]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Oaths]] | ||
| + | [[Category : United States Senate Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 07:31, January 4, 2015
Confirmation is an informal term for the Senate giving "Advice and Consent" to a presidential nomination for an executive or judicial position.[1]
Confirmation is also a Christian religious ceremony or rite in which a baptised person reaffirms his faith after instruction in the doctrines of his church. In most Western churches where Confirmation is considered a sacrament or a sacramental, the usual age of the confirmand is between 11 and 16, at which time he is considered capable of making a mature decision concerning the faith. In Eastern Christianity, however, Confirmation (called Chrismation) follows soon after the reception of infant baptism.
See Also
- Sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church
- Baptism
- Eucharist - First Holy Communion
- Confession
- Confirmation
- Holy Orders for Priests and Monks
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
