Confirmand: meaning, definitions and examples

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confirmand

[ ˌkɒn.fɜːˈmænd ]

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religious

A person who is preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation in the Christian church.

Synonyms

confirmation candidate, confirmation student

Examples of usage

The confirmand studied diligently in order to be fully prepared for the sacrament.
During the ceremony, the confirmand publicly declared their commitment to their faith.

Translations

Translations of the word "confirmand" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confirmando

🇮🇳 पुष्टिकर्ता

🇩🇪 Konfirmand

🇮🇩 calon penerima sakramen penguatan

🇺🇦 молодий

🇵🇱 bierzmowany

🇯🇵 堅信者

🇫🇷 confirmand

🇪🇸 confirmando

🇹🇷 tasdik edilen

🇰🇷 견진자

🇸🇦 مُؤَكِّد

🇨🇿 konfirmand

🇸🇰 birmovanec

🇨🇳 坚信人

🇸🇮 birmovanec

🇮🇸 staðfestingarbarnið

🇰🇿 расталған

🇬🇪 დამოწმებული

🇦🇿 təsdiqlənən

🇲🇽 confirmando

Word origin

The term 'confirmand' originated from the Latin word 'confirmandus', which means 'to be confirmed'. In the Christian tradition, a confirmand is a person who is undergoing preparation to receive the sacrament of confirmation. This sacrament is an important rite of passage in many Christian denominations, where individuals confirm their faith and commitment to the church. The term has been used for centuries to describe those who are on the journey towards confirmation.