Jackie Swinerton
Director for Teen Faith Formation
440.235.2222 ext. 124
smofLifeTeenOffice@gmail.com
As we look forward to more normal times, rescheduling the Sacrament of Confirmation is at the top of our list. Because public Masses continue to be suspended with the hope to be celebrating by Pentecost, we are looking at dates in September or October to reschedule the Confirmation Liturgy. This will allow time for Masses to be publicly celebrated again and allow for larger groups of people to gather together.
Considering schedules differ between families and are dependent on outside activities, we know that rescheduling a date that works for everyone will be tough. Right now, considering all these things, we are looking for a preferred night of the week for Confirmation to take place.
Please take a moment to fill out the form and select the day of the week that will work best for your family. Feedback will be compiled and taken into account when rescheduling with Bishop Gries' office.
What is a Confirmation Sponsor?
Becoming a Sponsor is a beautiful gift to be cherished by the chosen person. Many people see Sponsors as a symbolic role, without any responsibilities other than being a good person. While a Sponsor should most definitely be a good person, there is much more involved than simply being present at the ceremony and "being a good person."
A Sponsor is a practicing Catholic striving to live out his/her baptismal promises in union with the Catholic Church. The role and responsibility of the Sponsor is to help the newly confirmed in his/her faith formation. The Sponsor should "take care that the confirmed person behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations inherent in this sacrament" (Code of Canon Law No. 892).
The entire role of a Sponsor cannot be explained in a just few sentences. It is always preferred that you discuss choosing a Sponsor with a priest or deacon. But please know that being a Sponsor places central responsibility on the potential individual and carries with it a deep, meaningful significance.
How do I become a Confirmation Sponsor?
The Church requires that a Catholic Sponsor must:
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding Confirmation or Sponsorship, contact Jackie Swinerton, Director for Teen Faith Formation, at 440.235.2222 ext. 124.
"When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim." Acts 2:1-4