Confirmation

Confirmation Names

In order to manifest the close relationship of Confirmation to Baptism, the candidates, according to the longstanding custom of the Church, may retain their baptismal name. However, a special name may be chosen if desired, in which case it should be that of a recognized saint of the Church, or a name not offensive to Christianity.

The following are helpful websites for reading on saints in consideration for choosing a Confirmation name:

• www.catholic.org/saints
• productions.franciscanmedia.org/sections/sod/default.aspx
• A site that presents things using infographics: catholicsainsonline.wordpress.com
• Visit the Catholic Encyclopedia at www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html
• The Patron Saints Index: www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm

Choosing a Sponsor

• Can be a Godparent or another positive faith-filled Catholic role model in your life (Parents cannot be Sponsors)
• Must be sufficiently mature in their faith commitment and at least 16 years old
• A sponsor must have the intention of performing their role:to assume an ongoing spiritual relationship with the candidate and to help strengthen their relationship with Christ and the Catholic Church.
• They will need to complete an affidavit to affirm their eligibility to serve as a representative of the Church community. It needs to be signed and sealed by their home parish and returned to the St. Susanna Parish Office, Attn: Shayne Reno.