Confirmation Sponsors

Welcome! You have been chosen by your teen to walk with them on this incredible journey as they prepare to make the Sacrament of Confirmation. The task of being a Confirmation Sponsor can sometimes be daunting, but "be not afraid"! We are here to help. Below are some resources you can use, along with the Confirmation Sponsor Activity Booklet that will be given to each teen. 
 

Below are resources that you will need as you journey through the sponsor packet, and resources to help you answer questions if you're not quite sure how to answer. 

Resources for Sponsor Packet #3

The idea of a ‘novena’ – nine days of prayer – began with the time period between Jesus’ Ascension and Pentecost. In that time, the disciples were in hiding, out of fear, trying to figure out what to do next, but also gathered in prayer. The coming of the Holy Spirit, as the Lord had promised, on the tenth day, answered their questions. Filled with the power of the Spirit and given its gifts, they began to witness to the Lord’s death and resurrection far and near.

We hope that as you and teen prepare for Confirmation and the Holy Spirit descending upon the Confirmandee that you will prepare your hearts and minds to grow ever closer to the Holy Spirit. You and your teen will need to choose a novena and pray together for 9 consecutive days. You can pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit in honor of the upcoming day or choose a favorite Saint.

Not sure what novena to choose? Click here to try and figure it out. Please go to the Catholic Novena App if you would like to see a full list of novenas for inspiration.

Please watch the video below while going over the Sacrament of Confession in the Sponsor Activity Packet #5.

"The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:
     -reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace;
     -reconciliation with the Church;
     -remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins;
     -remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin;
     -peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation;
     -an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle" (Catechism of the Catholic Church or CCC, paragraph 1496)