A confirmation is a Christian rite or sacrament that affirms and strengthens the faith of a baptized person, completing and deepening the grace received at baptism. It typically involves a ceremony where the individual, often called a confirmand, makes a mature commitment to their faith, often reaffirming promises made at their baptism or by their sponsors if baptized as an infant

. In Catholicism, confirmation is one of the seven sacraments and one of the three sacraments of initiation (along with Baptism and Eucharist). It is believed to confer a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, granting the recipient spiritual gifts such as wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety, knowledge, and fear of the Lord. This sacrament is usually administered by a bishop through the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism (holy oil)

. Confirmation is seen as a strengthening of baptismal grace, enabling the individual to live a more committed Christian life and to witness their faith more fully. In some traditions, it is also considered a coming-of-age rite or a rite of mission and maturity, where the confirmand takes responsibility for their faith and is empowered to participate more fully in the church's ministry and mission

. In summary, confirmation is:

• A Christian rite affirming and strengthening baptismal faith.
• A sacrament in Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, and some Protestant churches.
• Administered by a bishop through laying on of hands and anointing.
• Associated with receiving the Holy Spirit's gifts.
• A rite of maturity, mission, and full membership in the church