Grade 8: Confirmation 2023

Sponsor Requirements It is an honor to be asked to serve as a sponsor for Confirmation. This privilege, however, does carry some responsibilities. Because of the close relationship between Baptism and Confirmation, one of your Baptismal godparents would be a good choice. Whoever you choose, a sponsor should be a person who can take an active role in your preparation for Confirmation. They should demonstrate a genuine and observable commitment to their faith and model the behavior of a person striving to follow Jesus and his teachings. What is a Sponsor?

• An individual who has more experience than you do in the faith.
•  An individual who cares deeply and takes the journey of faith seriously enough to want to walk it with you.  
• An individual who wants to be there for you and is able to spend time with you during your preparations for the sacrament. 
• Someone who sets an example of faith through regular church attendance. Guidelines for being a Sponsor:
• MUST belong to the Catholic Church, and be fully initiated – having received Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
• MUST be at least 14 years of age, sufficiently mature in his or her faith commitment and be actively expressing it within the Christian Community - regularly attending Mass
• MAY be male or female for any candidate.
• MAY NOT be a parent, but MAY be a grandparent.