Thank you for saying “yes” to your candidate, and remember the Holy Spirit is a present and constant companion as you journey together. Being a sponsor is both a privilege and a responsibility. The most important quality of an effective sponsor is your own faith journey and witness to Christ. The love and commitment you display toward your Catholic faith is an example to your candidate. Values and faith speak for themselves in the lives we live.
Role of a Sponsor:
A sponsor has three primary roles: to assist the candidate in preparing for Confirmation, to present the Candidate for Confirmation, and along with the parents, to help the confirmed person to live out his or her Christian life faith fully. There are several ways you can help your candidate.
Qualifications of a Sponsor:
A sponsor:
- if married, must have been married in the Catholic Church or
- if single, must be striving to live a chaste life and therefore cannot be living with a person outside of marriage.