Jackie Swinerton
Director for Teen Faith Formation
440.235.2222 ext. 124
smofLifeTeenOffice@gmail.com
With things slowly opening up the past few weeks, we've been able to reschedule our postponed Confirmation date. The date for the sacrament of Confirmation 2020 will be Sunday, September 13th at 2pm. With this date, we anticipate fewer restrictions and hope to be able to welcome many of your family and friends to celebrate with you both at the Mass and with a light reception in the Parish Hall to follow. We will continue to keep you updated on this.
The Confirmation rehearsal is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm in the Church. Candidates and their sponsors (or a stand in) should plan to attend. All outstanding forms will be due at this time, including their saint report, sponsor certificates, and letters to Fr Ryan.
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