Anointed in the Spirit Candidate Handbook - Saint Mary's Press

© Pamela Moore/istockphoto.comYour ConfirmationNameWhen you are confirmed, the bishop willsay, “(your name), be sealed with theGift of the Holy Spirit” (Rite of Confirmation,27). There are two main practicesregarding the name the bishop will say.The first is to use your baptismal name.The second is to select a new name. Yourcatechist or program leader will provideguidance about your options.Baptismal NameDuring your preparation for Confirmation,you will hear a lot about the close relationshipbetween Baptism and Confirmation.You will learn that Confirmation completesthe process of initiation that wasbegun in Baptism. You will also learn thatthe outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Confirmationperfects the grace you receivedin Baptism. When Confirmation candidatesare confirmed using their baptismalnames, the close connection betweenBaptism and Confirmation is highlighted.New NameYour Confirmation sponsor is a role model who guides youin the Catholic way of life and someone you can talk to aboutyour faith. Who would be a good sponsor?In some parishes and dioceses, candidateshave the option of selecting newnames for Confirmation or using their12 Anointed in the Spirit