To emphasize the connection between the Sacrament of
Baptism and the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Code of Canon Law states that it
is desirable that the candidate select a Baptismal sponsor to be the
Confirmation sponsor. A sponsor may be male or female for any candidate.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to personally select
a suitable sponsor.
If asking your Baptismal sponsor to be your Confirmation sponsor is not an option, then consider asking a family member, close friend of the family, or the parent of a friend, as long as the person meets the requirements outlined below. If you are not sure who to ask, please let your instructor know, and we will help you to find a parish member to be your sponsor.
As a reminder of the guidelines for selecting a sponsor, here is an excerpt from the Diocese of Colorado Springs regarding Confirmation:
Those who serve as sponsors of confirmands should:
1. Have received all 3 sacraments of initiation;
2. Be practicing Catholics who participate in Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation and receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation
regularly;
3. Be living their Christian vocations as either a single person or one who is validly married in the Church;
4. Believe all the Catholic Church teaches and believes and strive to live an upright life;
5. NOT be the parent (or adoptive parent) of the one to be confirmed;
6. Be at least 16 years of age;
7. Understand and accept their great responsibility before God and the Church in becoming sponsors.
8. It is fitting (but not required) that the sponsors (godparent) of Baptism be also the sponsor of Confirmation.
If you have questions regarding any of these guidelines, please ask.
Those who serve as sponsors of confirmands should:
1. Have received all 3 sacraments of initiation;
2. Be practicing Catholics who participate in Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation and receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation
regularly;
3. Be living their Christian vocations as either a single person or one who is validly married in the Church;
4. Believe all the Catholic Church teaches and believes and strive to live an upright life;
5. NOT be the parent (or adoptive parent) of the one to be confirmed;
6. Be at least 16 years of age;
7. Understand and accept their great responsibility before God and the Church in becoming sponsors.
8. It is fitting (but not required) that the sponsors (godparent) of Baptism be also the sponsor of Confirmation.
If you have questions regarding any of these guidelines, please ask.
