Confirmation Sponsor Information
When choosing your Confirmation Sponsor, there are many things to consider. A sponsor at Confirmation is a person who supports the Candidate in their commitment to follow the way of Jesus. This person's life should exemplify a Catholic Christian. A sponsor stands with you as the Bishop accepts your commitment and confirms you. A man or a woman may be a sponsor for either male or female candidates. Often times, the person who was your sponsor at Baptism is asked again be your sponsor at Confirmation. A qualified brother or sister may also be a sponsor.
However, a mother or father may not be a sponsor for their child. (Canon 874, Code of Canon law, revised 11/27/83). A person may be a sponsor for more than one candidate.
A. To be a sponsor a person MUST be a baptized Catholic.
B. To be a sponsor a person MUST be Confirmed.
C. To be a sponsor a person MUST have received the sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
D. To be a sponsor a person MUST be a practicing Catholic - leading a life in harmony with faith and living in accordance with the laws of the church.
E. To be a sponsor a person CANNOT be your mother or father.
You choose a sponsor because you believe this person to be a model Christian you want to imitate. After Confirmation, your sponsor is there with you to support you in your commitment.