If you're unaware of this nuance of Roman Catholic practice, the following Wikipedia entry will be helpful:
Confirmation is in all Roman Catholic churches, a rite of initiation normally by laying on of hands and/or anointing for the purpose of bestowing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Included in the Confirmation ritual is the selection of a Confirmation name. At that time in my life, I was religiously inclined. I looked through a book of names acceptable for Catholic rites. One of them was Alexander, which appealed to me. However, the name I chose was connected to the very early days of the Catholic Church -- Sixtus.
As I matured, I became uncomfortable with the choice. It was just something I wouldn't talk about, not that anyone asked. My parents knew the name; beyond them, I don't have any idea who knows, or who cares.
Now, you do.
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