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| Godfather or Confirmation Godmother |
To know exactly who should be the godfather of confirmation, let's talk a little about this sacrament:
"With Baptism and the Eucharist, the sacrament of Confirmation constitutes the whole of the" sacraments of Christian initiation, "whose unity must be safeguarded. It is therefore necessary to explain to the faithful that the reception of this sacrament is necessary for the fullness of baptismal grace.
The main sign used for Confirmation is anointing with oil. What's the point?
The anointing, in biblical and ancient symbolism, has many meanings: oil is a sign of abundance (cf. Dt 11,14, etc.) and joy (cf. Ps 23,5; 104,15); purifies (anointing before and after the bath) and gives agility (the anointing of the athletes and the fighters); is a sign of healing, for it softens bruises and wounds (cf. Is 1,6; Lc 10,34) and the anointed one radiates beauty, holiness and strength.
By Confirmation, Christians, that is to say, those who are anointed, participate more fully in the mission of Jesus Christ and in the fullness of the Holy Spirit which he possesses, so that his whole life may "give off the good odor of Christ" ( cf. Co 2: 15).
Godfather or Confirmation Godmother.
The role of the Godfather is not just to be in the ceremony. It begins with the concern for the previous preparation of the godson. In the case of this sacrament, they are chosen by the people who are receiving the sacrament, that is, the confirmed ones. However, not everyone can be able to fulfill this role, which is why it should be characterized by certain aspects such as:
- A person mature enough to fulfill their obligations.
- May he be Catholic, and have received the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
- That is not impeded by the right to perform this function.
As we see this sacrament very important in the life of every Catholic, it is the third between baptism and Eucharist, and for this reason is worth a pleasant memory of this special day. Some families also decide to hold this event high, others with a small family reunion and others, with only the ceremony. Whichever option you decide Artview Studios will offer our services of Photography and Video, at the best prices.
Article written based on: Catolicus (Junio 2017).