Confirmation Preparation

Sponsor Requirements:

• At least 16 years old (by the date of Confirmation).
• Has received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation and is in good standing with the Church.
• Displays a visible commitment to living out the Catholic faith and has the ability and intention to carry out his/her responsibility as a spiritual guide.
• Sponsors cannot be the mother or father of the Confirmation Candidate.
• If married, must have had marriage validated within the Catholic church. 
• Each Confirmation Candidate should only choose one sponsor.

• Your sponsor should be willing and able to participate in your formation for Confirmation.
• The person you choose should be someone that you admire and respect and who actively lives out the beliefs of our Catholic faith.
• Your sponsor should be someone you trust and feel comfortable turning to for help, advice, and guidance, especially in regard to your spiritual life.
• After you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, your relationship with your sponsor does not end! You both are called to lead each other closer to God, to continue to grow in the knowledge of your faith, and to challenge one another to lead lives of holiness and service.

Service is both an attitude and an action that flows naturally from one’s baptismal call as a grateful response to God’s gifts. Through service, candidates participate more fully in the life of the Church and learn ways to use their gifts in service to the parish and community. Candidates are encouraged to document their service experience as they prepare for Confirmation. 

Please check out the resources below on ways to serve: 

List of Service Ideas for Confirmation Candidates

Sacramental and Sponsor verification forms will be made available soon. 

The Confirmation Retreat will be held at Camp Wabanna in Edgewater, MD from February 16-18, 2024.
Sign Up information will be available soon. All confirmation students are encouraged to attend. This retreat is a wonderful apportunity to deepen faith and learn from older teens and adults about our Catholic identity and of ways to strengthen your relationship with God during and after the Confirmation preparation process. Parents are welcome to jopin as adult leaders for the groups. 

Registration Steps for Confirmation Retreat in February 2024

•  Online Registration and Permission Form
  • Complete here: coming in December 2023
  • Due:  Friday, February 2nd
• Confirmation Retreat Registration Fee
  • Details here: The fee for the retreat is $160. 
  • Need financial assistance? Email oakalegbere@strose.com
  • Due: Friday, February 2nd
• Packing List: coming in December 2023

• Your Confirmation name should reflect your closer identification as a member of the Catholic Christian community.
• Pray and seek a saint that is willing to guide them as they seek a closer relationship with God.
• Research saint names and find one that fits your personality or spiritual goals.
• Ask your parents, sponsor, and relatives how they chose their confirmation name. 
• Your Confirmation name should be the name of a saint or a person from the Bible.
• You may also choose your baptismal name if it meets it is a saint or biblical name.

• Random Saint Name Generator (a fun way to research a new saint each month)
• Saints Around the World Book (can borrow from Youth Ministry office)
• Saints by Categories and Characteristics 
• Popular Saint Names