Whether carefully reflected upon or chosen at random, picking a confirmation name is a personal and spiritual journey for Catholics, reflecting a connection to the saints or a loved one and a commitment to embodying their virtues.

In young people preparing for confirmation, I see a yearning for something more in their lives, beyond the noise and distractions of technology and social isolation.

Statistician Ryan Burge set out to learn how many Catholics agree with church teachings on three key pro-life issues: abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty. The answer? Fewer than 1 percent.

I had hoped she would want to be confirmed, but I also know that this step in her faith journey is not about me.

A Reflection for Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Kerry Weber