Chapter — 1917 Code of Canon Law

Chapter III: Of the Time and Place of Conferring Confirmation

Superseded as law in 1983 — read why this Code still matters. Each canon links to its 1983 counterpart.

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Can. 790.

This sacrament can be conferred at any time; but it is especially fitting that it be administered in the week of Pentecost.

1983 Code correlation: can. 881

Cited by 8 passages

Can. 791.

Although the proper place for administering confirmation is a church, nevertheless for a cause which the minister judges just and reasonable, this sacrament can be conferred in any other decent place.

1983 Code correlation: can. 881

Cited by 8 passages

Can. 792.

A Bishop has the right, within the boundaries of his diocese, of administering confirmation also in exempt places.

1983 Code correlation: can. 888

Cited by 9 passages