​Long ago, when Baptism and Confirmation were celebrated together, a new name was chosen to indicate that this person was no longer the same person he/she was before, but that they had assumed a new Christian lifestyle. Except for the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, where we bring people into the Catholic Church) we no longer celebrate Baptism and Confirmation together. Instead, we celebrate Confirmation as a continuation and finalization of the initiation process. To show unity in the initiation process, the Church encourages us to use our Baptismal name for Confirmation. However, you may choose to use a “Confirmation Name” instead. This name should be:
 
• A Christian name that holds special meaning for you
• The name of a saint or a good Christian role model
 
The bishop or his representative will speak your name as he anoints your head with the Chrism at the Confirmation Mass.
 
Please have your confirmation name submitted by January 9.