Meaning
confirmation
- the Christian sacrament of confirmation
- the religious ceremony celebrating confirmation
In a sentence
Domenica prossima tutta la famiglia parteciperà alla cresima di mio nipote.
Next Sunday the whole family will attend my nephew's confirmation.
Hai già scelto che vestito indossare per la cerimonia di cresima?
Have you already chosen what outfit to wear for the confirmation ceremony?
Non tutti i ragazzi decidono di fare la cresima al termine del catechismo.
Not all kids decide to be confirmed at the end of catechism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cresima | feminine · singular |
| cresime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also known formally as 'confermazione'; usually received in adolescence in Italy.