Because of local customs, in some locations, children are confirmed shortly after being baptised; often as babies. Others when they are 8 to 14 years old.
I discovered that in northern Sonora, Mexico, in the 1800s, children were baptised in huge groups at a time. I found thousands were baptised all at once in a 2-3 day period every few years apart. Entire children of each family were baptised at the same time regardless of age.
I surmise it was because in the rural areas the Catholic Bishop didn't get around too often.
I would guess shortly after baptism. This has generally been the custom in Mexico, and though it has started to change to the US norm of 15ish (sophomore in hs), I find that many Mexican children have already been confirmed.
Thank you so much for your responses - I would never have guessed babies would be confirmed. The baptism in batches years apart is also good info - I imagine it could be the same for confirmations, explaing the gap I referred to in the other forum topic I recently posted.
It is great to be a member of NR and have others I can turn to for info and advice!
Confirmation
Because of local customs, in some locations, children are confirmed shortly after being baptised; often as babies. Others when they are 8 to 14 years old.
I discovered that in northern Sonora, Mexico, in the 1800s, children were baptised in huge groups at a time. I found thousands were baptised all at once in a 2-3 day period every few years apart. Entire children of each family were baptised at the same time regardless of age.
I surmise it was because in the rural areas the Catholic Bishop didn't get around too often.
Jose Carlos de Leon
Confirmation ages
I would guess shortly after baptism. This has generally been the custom in Mexico, and though it has started to change to the US norm of 15ish (sophomore in hs), I find that many Mexican children have already been confirmed.
Laura Gonzalez
confirmaciones
Hello Laura and Jose Carlos
Thank you so much for your responses - I would never have guessed babies would be confirmed. The baptism in batches years apart is also good info - I imagine it could be the same for confirmations, explaing the gap I referred to in the other forum topic I recently posted.
It is great to be a member of NR and have others I can turn to for info and advice!
Regards,
Denise