Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Sorting It All Out: Children and Adults in the Initiation Process
6. A baptized, catechized Catholic, older adolescent or adult, seeking Confirmation
Tran, 17 years old, is a baptized, catechized Catholic, who has made his First Communion. He has not been confirmed. He is seeking Confirmation now. After an interview with a parish priest, or with the parish coordinator, he becomes a candidate for Confirmation.
Rite used: Rite of Confirmation
Title: Candidate for Confirmation
Definition: Any Catholic who has celebrated Baptism and First Eucharist is considered to be at least minimally catechized. They come forward seeking Confirmation.
Age: older teen - adult
Process: This is not necessarily a part of the catechumenate process (RCIA). Usually a short, focused preparation, preceded by some foundational catechesis is all that is necessary.
Time of Celebration: Pentecost
Minister: Any parish priest can be the presiding minister at Pentecost.
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