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To be a witness to the faith, and pass on that witness in guidance to the candidate. Qualifications: Catholic, Baptized, received Eucharist,Confirmed,and age 16 or older and not a parent of one to be confirmed.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe following would apply only to a sponsor in the Catholic Faith.
There is a new form out which the sponsor must solemnly affirm.
" I am a registered participating member of the __[name of church _____ Church. I have received the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. If married, I am married according to the regulations of the Catholic Church and any school age children are receiving religious formation.
I weekly participate in Sunday Mass and give witness to my faith in Christ Jesus by receiving Eucharist and Reconciliation as often as possible. I actively strive to live out my commitment to Christ and the Community by my loving response to those with whom I come in daily contact.
I realize the great responsibility of becoming a Sponsor for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and I will give my support to the person I am sponsoring by my prayers and by the Christian example of my daily life.
Sponsor's Signature (seal of church)
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The duties of the sponsor are to witness to their Catholic life by the lives they lead. Should the parents not attend Mass, they would be obliged to bring the child with them (as that is their witness to the faith.) They must assume the duties of the parents, should the child "go astray" or wander away from the church.
A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR supports the confirmation candidate as they prepare to join the Catholic Church in full membership. The sponsor attends religion classes with the candidate. After the candidate is confirmed into full membership, the sponsor continues to be a spiritual advisor of sorts.
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∙ 11y agoThey have to be: practicing catholics- I was able to get two- which were required, one was a local police officer, the other a plant foreman.- They have to be the same gender as the candidate they ( sponsor)- This could work a handicap on some kids from mixed families who might not have properly connected Catholic males as sponsors. Sponsors stand behind candidates, certain blessing rituals, etc. Unlike Washington and Detroit, the term has nothing to dow ith financial support- like Ford motor company sponsored the ball game) not that kind of sponsorship! Good luck on getting a sponsor, you have to have two, active Catholics, and also of the same gender.
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∙ 11y agoA sponsor should be someone who has already been confirmed who can guide their candidate through the journey of being confirmed.
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∙ 11y agoThe role is for them to show up. Just kidding it is for them to be there to support you if anything goes wrong
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∙ 10y agoStand with the Confirmation candidate has he/she is being Confirmed.
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∙ 10y agoTo act as references for the young Confirmation candidate.
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∙ 10y agoTo represent the Confirmation candidate.
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Can the mothers be the sponsor in confirmation in a Catholic Church?
No, but, she can act as stand in for the chosen sponsor, should the sponsor not be able to be physically present at the Confirmation Mass.
Can you be a confirmation sponsor if you are not confirmed?
No, you would need to be confirmed to be a sponsor.
Can a priest be a confirmation sponsor?
Confirmation does not normally require a sponsor, although most bishops ask for one. In the case that your bishop requires a sponsor, he would issue the rules for that, normally any confirmed Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Does the sponsor at confirmation have to say anything?
No. Only the Confirmation candidate him/herself speaks.
Can a man be a girls sponsor in confirmation?
Yes they can.
What a sponsor need to do for confirmation?
A sponsor can be male or female, and must be at least age 16, a Catholic in good standing, and confirmed.
Can a confirmation candidate have a non-Catholic sponsor and a Catholic sponsor?
A sponsor is not required at Confirmation, although many bishops allow them, or even require them. Only one sponsor is customary where it is required, if you would like more than one, you would have to have your pastor check with the Bishop.
Is confirmation sponsor supposed to buy the dress?
Only if it's a present for the Confirmation candidate.
Can a deacon be a Confirmation Sponsor?
Yes, no problem. If the deacon is assisting the bishop at the Confirmation, he can step down to sponsor at Confirmation then return. If he is not assisting the bishop, he simply sits in the congregation with the other sponsors, without vesting.
What is a Confirmation sponsor?
A Confirmation sponsor is a confirmed Catholic in good standing who mentors the Confiramation candidate before he or she is confirmed. Traditionally the Confirmation sponsor is a Godparent (connecting Baptism to Confirmation), but does not have to be.
Who can be a sponsor at confirmation?
Usually the young person's godparents.
What is a confirmation sponsor proxy?
Someone who stands in for the sponsor if the sponsor cannot make the ceremony. The proxy should also be Catholic and Confirmed.
