Confirmation

Confirmation is a sacrament of Christian initiation that “confirms” our Baptism and fills us with the Holy Spirit. Through this sacrament, we receive gifts and grace to live more fully as Christ’s disciples in the world.

For more details regarding registration and preparation, please contact the specific Pastoral Associate for the applicable age group:

Confirmation FAQs

What happens in the sacrament of 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)

Does the Confirmation Program replace CFP or School Religion Class?

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)

Who should I choose as a sponsor?

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 must complete an affidavit affirming their eligibility to serve as a representative of the Church community. Return to the St. Susanna Parish Office, Attn: Shayne Reno.

Who should I contact with questions regarding Confirmation formation at St. Susanna?

All questions and concerns regarding Confirmation preparation should be directed to: