Confirmation Sponsor Affirmation

Sponsor’sFull Name (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY): ______

Confirmation Candidate Name: ______

I understand that as a sponsor I am to live a life in harmony with the nature of this responsibility, meaning, for example:

  • I regularly attend Mass
  • I receive the Eucharist regularly
  • I make use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • If married, I am in a marriage considered validand recognized by the Catholic Church
  • I seek to understand my Catholic faith and to be faithful to the teachings of the Church
  • I have been Baptized and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation
  • I am at least 16 years old
  • I understand that being chosen as a sponsor is a commitment to be, as I am able, a faithful witness of the Catholic way of life to the individual I am called to serve
  • I commit to praying for the person I am sponsoring and being a support and guide for them to the best of my ability

To the best of my knowledge I follow the teachings of the Church, and possess no impediments for serving as a sponsor.

Also, I have had a conversation with my candidate to discuss the questions and I feel that they are prepared to receive this Sacrament.

Sponsor Signature: ______Date: ______

*Please return this form by January 4, 2017 by any of the following ways:

  • Email to
  • Fax to 972-462-1617, Attn: ROC
  • Mail to 180 Samuel Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019, Attn: ROC
  • Have your candidate turn it in to the youth ministry offices

Discussion Questions for Sponsors and Candidates

  1. For the Candidate to answer: Share why you asked them to be your sponsor.
  1. For the Sponsor to answer: Share why you agreed to be their sponsor.
  1. For the Sponsor to answer: Share your faith story with your candidate, ie. how have you come to know God more personally? How have you seen God working in your life? What is your relationship with Jesus like? What was your experience of Confirmation?
  1. For the Candidate to answer: Share your faith story and what your relationship with God is like right now. What has the time of Confirmation prep been like and has it helped you grow in that relationship?
  1. For the Sponsorto answer: What does it mean to you to live as a Catholic in the world today? What do you feel is the call Christ has placed upon your life and how do you live that out?
  1. For the Candidateto answer: Once you are Confirmed you will be fully initiated into the Church. How will you live that out? What is the call you feel Christ has placed on your life?
  1. For the Sponsor to answer: What do you like most about your Catholic faith?
  1. For the Candidate to answer: What do you like most about your Catholic faith?
  1. For the Sponsor to answer: What is the hardest thing for you about living your Catholic faith?
  1. For the Candidate to answer: What is the hardest thing for you about living your Catholic faith?
  1. For the Sponsor to answer: What is your prayer life like?
  1. For the Candidate to answer: What is your prayer life like?
  1. For the Sponsor to answer: What do you hope for your candidate as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
  1. For the Candidate to answer: What are you hoping for yourself as you are Confirmed?
  1. For the Candidate to answer: Do you feel prepared to be Confirmed? Do you have any questions about the Catholic faith before you are Confirmed?