Confirmation, Chrismation

A Christian rite that follows Baptism, confirmation is considered the second Sacrament of initiation by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican churches. In the Roman Catholic church it is normally conferred by a bishop by anointing with holy oil (chrism) on the forehead. In the Orthodox church, the rite is called chrismation and is adminstered by a priest at the time of baptism.

Episcopalians describe confirmation as a sacramental rite and consider it a time for mature, public affirmation of baptismal vows, accompanied by the laying on of hands by the bishop. For Lutherans, confirmation is not a sacrament but a public profession of faith that helps the baptized identify more deeply with the Christian community and participate in its mission. Similar rites are held in other Protestant churches; they are frequently associated with accepting baptized candidates into full church membership.

L. L. Mitchell

or, for Jewish applications of confirmation:
Bar Mitzvah
Judaism