Confirmation
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is a sacrament in which those who have been baptized receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit whom the Lord sent upon his apostles at Pentecost. It is a sacrament that celebrates God’s special strengths and gifts in those who have been baptized. It is the final sacrament of initiation to the Catholic faith and may only be received once in a lifetime.
Confirmation Program Requirements:
1. Regular Mass Attendance
2. Class behavior, participation
3. Catechist recommendation
4. Fulfillment of Confirmation Folder Forms
Sponsor: A sponsor is a person chosen by the candidate who acts as a spiritual guide and support system. This person may not necessarily be a relative. The sponsor should be someone who has a very strong spiritual life and must be an active parishioner of his/her church. Please give careful thought to picking a sponsor. The sponsor must do the following:
Apply to his/her home parish for completion of Sponsor Certificate and submit to Religious Education.
The role of the Sponsor: Individual sponsors must be selected. A sponsor must be a person who knows the candidate and can help him/her on his/her spiritual journey and can share his/her own faith. This selection should be indicated at the beginning of the candidate’s preparation.
Confirmation Name: The name chosen as your Confirmation name should be a name that identifies a person as a Christian, as does their Baptismal name.
Sponsor eligibility:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be Catholic and have been initiated in the three Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
- May be either male or female for any candidate.
- May not be biological parents.
- Must meet the eligibility requirements of his/her home parish.
Following are Confirmation Information and Form Links for your convenience:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CONFIRMATION DAY
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR CERTIFICATE