Confirmation Name

Over the ages, many cultures have used the practice of choosing a new name when moving from

childhood into life as an adult. Many Native American cultures used this practice, as well as,

many examples in the Bible itself. This change often symbolized the passage from childhood to

new responsibilities as an adult of the community.

In the same way, when we choose a new name at Confirmation, we are saying that we are ready

to accept new responsibilities as full members of the Christian community. As you choose your

Confirmation name, ask yourself how this name reflects the type of person you are, as well as,

the gifts you have, to share with your faith community. It could be the name of a saint whose life

and example you respect and wish to imitate, or the name you received at your Baptism. What it

might be, it should be meaningful to you!