1300 In the Latin rite, “the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred through the anointing with chrism on the forehead, which is done by the laying on of the hand, and through the words: ‘Accipe signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti’ [Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.] -Catechism of the Catholic Church 1300
If You Have Been Asked to be a Confirmation Sponsor:
CONGRATULATIONS! This is a wonderful privilege and not one to be taken lightly. We offer the following to you for your consideration. As a Confirmation Sponsor you are called...
If you have been asked to be a Confirmation Sponsor and are a member of St. Paul Parish (and a practicing Catholic who has made your Confirmation), you are required to sign the following 'Godparent Affirmation' Form and submit it to our office:
Please note that the Sponsor:
Canon (874, § 1, 1) also states that the sponsor must lead “a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on.” Therefore, the following persons are not eligible to act as a sponsor: