Confirmation is a sacrament in the Christian faith, taken after reaching the age of reason, which re-affirms one's commitment to Christ, made at baptism by others on one's behalf. As for a gift, ask the young man's parents what would be suitable.

Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments, namely Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. A person who has received all three of these sacraments is considered a fully initiated Catholic. The priest or bishop lays their hands upon the person receiving Confirmation, the priest or bishop says, "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit," the person says, "Amen," and then they are anointed with holy oil (just like King David). Confirmation: • Brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace • Roots us more deeply in the divine childhood which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!" • Unites us more firmly to Christ; • Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us; • Renders our bond with the Church more perfect • Gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross A fully initiated Catholic can be: • A godparent • A Confirmation sponsor • A lector who reads scripture at Mass • An extraordinary minister of the Eucharist . • At Mass . • To the sick • A Sacristan • A Cantor • And many other ministries For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1285 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt1art2.shtml And: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/Confirmation.asp With love in Christ.

Confirmation is a passage into adulthood. It means you have studied the basic beliefs and have grown. Kind of like a birthday, but much more. A congratulatory card and money would be most appropriate.