They are usually referred to as 'Confirmation candidates.' Of course, it may depend upon the particular Parish.
Someone who is going to be receiving confirmation in the Catholic Church is typically referred to as a "confirmation candidate."
Confirmation is all about receiving the Gifts Of the Holy Spirit.
Technically, the word for the person receiving Confirmation is the "confirmand". It is pronounced as con-fir-mand. This term is used for both boys and girls. Laypersons however might simply refer to the person as The Confirmed. Either way is acceptable.
The 12 Apostles receiving the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.
The rehearsal that is routinely performed by a subordinate leader immediately after receiving any instructions such as a fragmentary order is a confirmation brief.
The proper dispositions are being part of a church
At Confirmation, we celebrate the young person receiving the Holy Spirit. This is a very sacred time for the young person, as he/she becomes an adult member in the Church.
A person receiving a telephone call is a "callee". http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/callee
Yes, back before 1963 it was common for one person, selected by the parish, to sponsor all of the candidates for Confirmation.
confirmation brief
confirmation brief
The receiving of the Holy Spirit..Catholic AnswerTechnically, you don't "experience" anything beyond the outward signs and symbols of confirmation. Confirmation is anointing with Sacred Chrism by the Bishop or his representative, which gives you the grace to live out your baptismal promises.