Confirmation

Bishop Braxton refused to confirm a woman recently, saying she was not adequately prepared. Here's the text of his position.

Here's the money quote:


"It is never permissible to present to the Bishop adult candidates for Confirmation on the evening of a parish celebration of the sacrament who are unknown to Parish Staff, have no proof of Baptism, are not registered in any parish, are unknown to their home pastor, and have received no catechesis whatsoever for Confirmation, simply on the recommendation of a friend or relative. Regretfully, in such a case, the Bishop would have no choice but to ask the candidate to delay Confirmation until appropriate catechesis and documentation could be provided."