probably about 90 minutes
.Roman Catholic AnswerYou can, but the usual way is to celebrate Confirmation in the middle of Mass.
Because Confirmation leads us to the Eucharist and full initiation into the Church.
Mass hysteria and confirmation bias.
.Catholic AnswerIn confirmation, the Bishop, usually vested for Mass, anoints the confirmand with Sacred Chrism.
Confirmation mass is usually held by the Bishops, there is an additional swearing-in so to speak, it takes a lot longer than a regular mass. Better in general to not take oaths... nothing to be ashamed of though.
No, but, she can act as stand in for the chosen sponsor, should the sponsor not be able to be physically present at the Confirmation Mass.
It doesn't always take place during Mass, it may, but it certainly doesn't have to.
Red is the color used on feasts of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is the sacrament of the Holy Spirit.
Yes he can. He may deny Confirmation to a young person who does not attend Holy Mass regular, for example.
Confirmation and Holy Orders
Often, a bishop or another clergyman with higher rank performs the Confirmation, but by delegation (If they are authorized to take over the confirmation for the bishop because he is busy with something else), an abbot or priest can also perform the Confirmation Mass.