When you decide on your Confirmation name, write a paragraph about the saint
whose name you are choosing. Where and when was this saint born? What was
going on politically, culturally at that time (persecution of Christians
underthe Roman emperors, crusades, wars, etc.). What kinds of struggles did
this saint have to endure? What miracles are attributed to this saint? If
this saint is a patron saint, of what is he or she the patron saint? How and
whendid this saint die? Under what circumstances?
Write a second paragraph about why you are choosing this saint. What
symbolism or meaning does this saint hold for you? What do you hope to gain
by modeling yourself after this saint? How can this saint help you when you
pray? How does this saint serve as a role model of the Catholic faith in
your
life?
Make a bookmark using symbols for your patron saint.
