Adult Confirmation

Welcome!

It is common for us to realize as adults that we want to know more about our faith and to wrestle with some of the more difficult questions we have.

We are honored to help our adults prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, because we understand that faith is a lifelong journey, and many of us who have been Catholic our entire lives are now ready to explore our faith in a new way.

• Registration

  Depending on your circumstances, the preparation process—including who will accompany you and how long it may take—can vary. We’re here to help you!

  Please fill out our interest form so we can figure out your next steps.

• Choosing Your Confirmation Sponsor

  Confirmation sponsors have an important role in the lives of those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

  Below are some helpful guidelines to remember as you choose your sponsor.

  WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?
  The sponsor prays for their candidate, answers questions, and serves as a role model in the faith. Choose someone who lives his or her Catholic life well: daily prayer, weekly Mass, knowledgeable about the faith. Obviously, the sponsor doesn’t have to be perfect, but he or she must be striving to live our Catholic faith every day. Although it is not absolutely necessary, it is most helpful if the sponsor is local so that he or she can frequently meet up with you.

  DO SPONSORS HAVE TO BE CATHOLIC?
  Yes, sponsors must be fully initiated (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) Catholics who attend Mass regularly and are able to receive the Eucharist. An unbaptized or non-Christian person is not eligible to be a sponsor for Confirmation. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing who is active in the Catholic Church and regularly attends Mass on Sunday while striving to live the faith daily.

  DO SPONSORS HAVE TO BE MARRIED IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
  Yes, if married, a sponsor’s marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church. If married civilly or in another Christian tradition, living in free union, or common law, he or she is not eligible to serve as a sponsor until the marriage is recognized in the Catholic Church.

  HOW MANY SPONSORS CAN I HAVE?
  Your Confirmation sponsor can definitely be one of your godparents from Baptism – that’s a beautiful way to celebrate the unity of the sacraments. The Archdiocese only allows one sponsor.

1

Fill Out Our Interest Form

Depending on your circumstances, the preparation process—including who will accompany you and how long it may take—can vary. We’re here to help you!

Please fill out our interest form so we can figure out your next steps.

2

Attend Adult Confirmation Classes

3

Submit a Copy of Your Baptismal Certificate

Your baptismal certificate needs to be a new copy that has been issued from your parish of baptism in the last six months.

Volunteer to Lead Adult Confirmation

Are you passionate about teaching the faith and helping adults wrestle with some of the more difficult questions about the faith?

Let us know today!