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Yes, a priest can be a confirmation sponsor in the Catholic Church. Canon law states that a baptized Catholic who is confirmed, has received the Eucharist, is in good standing with the Church, and is not the parent of the one being confirmed can serve as a sponsor. Since priests meet these criteria, they are eligible to be confirmation sponsors.
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When do you choose a confirmation sponsor?
When you write to your priest requesting to be Confirmed in the Church, & he enrols you in Catechesis classes.
Can I use officiating prelate if a priest is celebrating confirmation?
Not sure of your question. The officiating prelate is usually the bishop or can be a priest if delegated by the bishop. If you mean sponsor, a priest can be a sponsor even if assisting, as he can step off altar to sponsor. But person who is actually confirming cannot be sponsor as he cannot anoint and sponsor at same time; but I am sure it can be worked out.
Can a deacon be a Confirmation Sponsor?
Yes, no problem. If the deacon is assisting the bishop at the Confirmation, he can step down to sponsor at Confirmation then return. If he is not assisting the bishop, he simply sits in the congregation with the other sponsors, without vesting.
Can your godparent be your confirmation sponsor?
Yes indeed, your godparent can be your Confirmation Sponsor. However, your godparent does not have to be your Confirmation Sponsor. It can be anyone who exemplifies leading a good Christian life. You might pick a family member, neighbor, favorite teacher, or if you have a special bond with the person you could even ask a nun or priest. However, this person should be someone you see often throughout your life.
Can the mothers be the sponsor in confirmation in a Catholic Church?
No, but, she can act as stand in for the chosen sponsor, should the sponsor not be able to be physically present at the Confirmation Mass.
Can you be a confirmation sponsor if you are not confirmed?
No, you would need to be confirmed to be a sponsor.
Does the sponsor at confirmation have to say anything?
No. Only the Confirmation candidate him/herself speaks.
Can a man be a girls sponsor in confirmation?
Yes they can.
What a sponsor need to do for confirmation?
A sponsor can be male or female, and must be at least age 16, a Catholic in good standing, and confirmed.
Can a confirmation candidate have a non-Catholic sponsor and a Catholic sponsor?
A sponsor is not required at Confirmation, although many bishops allow them, or even require them. Only one sponsor is customary where it is required, if you would like more than one, you would have to have your pastor check with the Bishop.
Is confirmation sponsor supposed to buy the dress?
Only if it's a present for the Confirmation candidate.
Can a parent be a proxy for Confirmation Sponsor?
This depends on the rules of the particular diocese - many will not allow any proxy at all except in emergency. Since a parent cannot be a sponsor, he/she would not make a good proxy. A proxy, if accepted, should follow same rules as sponsor. Check with your local parish priest
