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Confirmation does not normally require a sponsor, although most bishops ask for one. In the case that your bishop requires a sponsor, he would issue the rules for that, normally any confirmed Catholic in good standing with the Church.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoConfirmation, as a sacrament does not strictly require a sponsor, as say baptism does. Thus there are no hard and fast rules for who can be a confirmation sponsor, this is up to each individual bishop, you would need to check with your pastor.
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∙ 12y agoA baptized catholic , male or female, who has been Confirmed and is at least age 16
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∙ 10y agoNo, but, they may stand in for the Confirmation sponsor.
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∙ 10y agoNo they cannot.
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∙ 13y agoit has to be a Catholic
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∙ 12y agoYes, he can be a Confirmation sponsor.
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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.
What is a Confirmation sponsor?
A Confirmation sponsor is a confirmed Catholic in good standing who mentors the Confiramation candidate before he or she is confirmed. Traditionally the Confirmation sponsor is a Godparent (connecting Baptism to Confirmation), but does not have to be.
