Confirmation

According to Canon Law, “The sacrament of confirmation impresses a character and by it the baptized, continuing on the path of Christian initiation, are enriched by the gift of the Holy Spirit and bound more perfectly to the church; it strengthens them and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith.” (Canon 879)

No. Sacramental preparation must be accompanied by age-appropriate religious education.

“It is assumed that the candidates have been and will continue to be involved in on-going catechesis. Immediate preparation for Confirmation is one part of the on-going growth in faith that should be part of the lives of the young Candidates.” (AOC Sacraments for Young People pg. 39)

Your child will need to have completed at least two consecutive years prior of religious education to participate in the parish Confirmation program. If you currently do not meet this requirement, please contact the Parish Office and we will help you find the right program fit for your family.

The qualifications for a Confirmation sponsor according to (Canon 874) are:

1. The sponsor must be at least sixteen years of age.
2. The sponsor must be a Catholic who has received Confirmation and Eucharist and is practicing the faith.
3. The sponsor must not be bound by any canonical penalty (e.g., May not be divorced and remarried without an annulment).
4. The sponsor may not be the father or mother of the one to be confirmed.

It should be kept in mind that a sponsor should be willing to share his/her faith in God and accompany the candidate in searching for God in his/her own life. A sponsor should also be able to serve as a mentor, by regularly spending time with the candidate. (AOC Sacraments for Young People pg. 40)

The sponsor will need to complete an affidavit to affirm their eligibility to serve as a representative of the Church community. Return to the St. Susanna Parish Office, Attn: Shayne Reno.

All questions and concerns regarding Confirmation preparation should be directed to Director of Confirmation Shayne Reno ( 513-398-3821 x 3146 or renos@stsusanna.org ).