Can We Guess Which Saint You Chose for Confirmation?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Can We Guess Which Saint You Chose for Confirmation?
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About This Quiz

When you were born, your parents decided to baptize you into the Catholic church and to give you a name that they hoped would be fitting to who you would become. By the time you reached the sacrament of Confirmation, the time had come for you to decide if you agreed with your parent's decision to choose that path for you, and, if so, to select a saint's name that represented the spirit of who you conceived of yourself to be.  At the very least, you would choose a figure in the church's history who inspired you to be a better version of yourself.

Some saint's names are more popular than others. For example, the current pope chose the name of one of the most popular holy figures in history to represent him as leader of the Catholic Church. St. Francis of Assisi, with his connections to animals, the environment, and his colorful personality, is a beloved figure who many young people choose for their Confirmation name. Similarly, Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a similar kind of popularity as a name that many young women want to represent them.

Whether you went to Catholic school or not, we've got a few questions related to the experience of growing up Catholic that we think will shed some light on the name you chose. We believe this quiz has your name written all over it.

Would you consider yourself to be an outdoorsy person?
I love the outdoors: I'm outside in nature all the time.
I do like to spend time in nature when I can.
No thanks, I'd much rather be inside.
I don't know if I'd go that far, but I do have an appreciation for nature.
How much do you like animals?
Not very much, they kind of freak me out.
I like our family pet, but that's about it.
I do like some animals. It just depends.
I love animals: it seems like they are drawn to me.
Do you march to the beat of a different drummer?
No, I tend to follow the norms.
I guess you could say that, but I don't rebel against everything.
Oh yeah, I'm definitely going my own way.
I'm pretty normal.

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Which role in the Catholic church would fit you the best?
I'd be a great monk.
I'd be a great nun.
I'd be a great Sunday school teacher.
I'd be a great priest.
How do you feel about the current pope?
I'm not a huge fan.
He's pretty great, but he's a little too liberal for my liking.
He is adorable. I love him so much.
I admire him deeply.
Which place would you rather visit?
The Holy Land.
Italy.
Egypt.
France.

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Would you consider yourself to be an environmentalist?
I am passionate about protecting the environment.
I wouldn't say that is the word that fits me.
Not really, but I do recycle.
Yes, I do all I can to conserve.
Do you believe that you have a guardian angel?
I used to, but I'm not sure anymore.
I don't.
Yes, I absolutely do.
I sure hope so.
Which of the Ten Commandments is the most challenging for you?
Thou shalt not bear false witness.
Thou shalt not covet.
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Keep the Sabbath day holy.

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Would you consider yourself to be a competitive person?
I suppose I have my moments, but I'm not that much of a competitive person.
You'd be surprised how competitive I actually am.
I'm not competitive at all.
I am extremely competitive.
Did you go to Catholic school?
I never went to Catholic school.
I went for a couple years.
Yep, I went all the way through high school.
Yes, for all of grade school.
How many crucifixes were in your house growing up?
More than two.
Two.
I didn't have any crucifixes in my house while growing up.
One.

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Were you an altar server?
I was an altar server for a little while.
I did it for many years.
Nope, and I was glad I didn't have to do it.
I wanted to be, but they wouldn't let me.
Do you still consider yourself to be Catholic?
Yes, I do.
Not at all.
Yes, but I only go on Christmas and Easter.
No. I'm still spiritual, but not Catholic.
Did you wear a uniform in school?
No, but I kind of wish I did.
I didn't have to, thank goodness.
Yes, it was khaki pants and a polo shirt.
Yep, that plaid skirt sure was ugly.

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Was there a statue of Mary somewhere in your home?
We had one in our yard.
We didn't have a statue of Mary, but she was a big role model for me.
There were multiple statues and images of Mary in our home.
We had an image of Mary, but not a statue.
How good is your cursive writing?
It is awful.
I don't know how to write in cursive.
It's pretty good.
My cursive is beautiful.
Does it feel kind of weird to not tuck in your shirt?
It would feel awful. I have to tuck it in.
It feels great, after all those years of having to stay tucked.
Nope, I never had to tuck in my shirt.
I still do. I can't help myself.

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Have you ever been hit by a ruler?
Yeah, I used to get that all the time.
Once, and that was all it took.
Nope, that sounds like abuse to me.
I didn't, but I knew a few who did.
Were you ever in a sex ed class?
I never had one.
Yeah, I had to sit through a few of those.
I had one and I was captivated by it at the time.
Yeah, but it was later on in my schooling.
Did you own a Precious Moments Bible at any point?
Nope.
I didn't, but I had a friend who had one.
No, but my sister did.
I absolutely did.

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Have you ever worn a W.W.J.D. bracelet?
Of course. Who hasn't?
I haven't, but I know plenty of people who did.
I wore one for a day or so.
I never have, but I kind of wanted to have one.
Which description best matches the grade school dances you participated in?
That's where I had my first kiss.
I actually did pretty well at those dances.
I heard a lot of, "Remember to leave some room for the holy spirit!"
They were the most awkward things ever.
Which of the following are you most likely to have given up for Lent?
A sugary treat.
Video games.
Gossiping.
Television.

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Which part did you sing in the choir?
Baritone.
Tenor.
Alto.
Soprano.
Did you ever pretend to be a priest when you were a kid?
No, but I did pretend to be a nun.
Why would I do that?
Yes, I did that all the time.
Nah, that wasn't really my style.
Did you get a lot of gifts for your First Communion?
No, it was a pretty small pile.
I didn't get any gifts besides maybe a rosary or something like that.
I got a pretty decent amount of gifts.
It was kind of ridiculous how much stuff I ended up with.

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When you hear the phrase "May the force be with you," what is your first thought?
And also with you.
I hate Star Wars.
I always wanted to be Princess Leia.
I loved those movies so much!
What was your favorite part of mass?
"The mass is ended, go in peace."
The Homily.
I kind of liked watching all the people during Communion.
I did enjoy the handshake of peace.
Is Catholic guilt still a significant part of your life?
Sadly, it is still a huge aspect of my life.
I suppose I might have moments, but I've generally moved past that.
It definitely has an impact on my life, that's for sure.
Catholic guilt might sneak in there once in a while, but it's pretty rare.

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