Pope Francis addressed thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, urging them not to turn the sacrament of confirmation into their “last rites” as Catholics but ...

Roman Catholics about to receive the sacrament of confirmation often are required to choose a confirmation name before they can be confirmed. Some churches no longer require prospective ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Confirmation is a sign that a person has reached maturity and is now able to take responsibility for their own faith.