Miscellaneous

Is your confirmation name legal?

Is your confirmation name legal?

A saint's name is the name of a saint given to individuals at their baptism or confirmation within the Catholic Church. … In many English-speaking countries, however, it is more common for the saint's name to be adopted upon Confirmation, in which case it would usually not be part of one's legal name.

Why do we choose a name for confirmation?

Choosing a confirmation name is an important step on the path to living a devoted, holy life in the Catholic Church. Your confirmation name, typically the name of a saint, will serve both as a reminder to your commitment to God and as your inspiration for being a steward of the church.