Can you be confirmed without a sponsor?

Just as you had sponsors (Godparents) at your baptism, you are required to choose a person to sponsor your Confirmation. But even more importantly, a sponsor is a person who shares their faith with you because he/she is a person of faith.

Do you need a sponsor for Catholic confirmation?

The Catholic Church requires the following of sponsor: Your sponsor must be practicing his/her faith, that is, a faithful Catholic who attends Sunday Mass on a regular basis. Your sponsor must be someone besides your parents. The church prefers that the godparents at baptism serve again as the sponsor at confirmation.

What is required to join the Catholic Church?

A person is said to be fully initiated in the Catholic Church when s/he has received the three sacraments of Christian initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This is achieved through a process of preparation. The usual practice is that a family will bring the baby to the Church for baptism.

What is the point of a confirmation sponsor?

The primary role of a sponsor is to help in preparing the confirmation and vouch for the readiness and beliefs of the candidates. A sponsor will bring the candidate to the priest to be anointed. The sacrament of confirmation plays a vital role in creating a strong spiritual bond between the candidate and the sponsor.

Can you leave the Catholic Church after Confirmation?

1. Resignation From the Church: If you’ve been baptized in a Catholic church, as I was, the church counts you as a member for life even if you stop attending. The only way to have this reversed is to formally defect, notifying the bishop of your local diocese that you’ve left the church.

Can a spouse be a sponsor for Catholic Confirmation?

A Sponsor must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation). If married, a sponsor must be married in the Catholic Church. He or she may not be the candidate’s mother or father. A godparent is a good choice.

Why does the bishop lay hands on the confirmed?

The laying on of hands to the priesthood enables a person so ordained to act in persona Christi; i.e., “in the person of Christ.” Ordination allows a priest validly to administer sacraments, most notably giving that individual the authority to celebrate the Eucharist.

How do you become Catholic later in life?

The Catholic Church has a special way of initiating adults into the Catholic faith. It is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a period of Christian formation offered to those seeking to become Catholic.

Why does a person choose a confirmation name?

Choosing a confirmation name is an important step on the path to living a devoted, holy life in the Catholic Church. Your confirmation name, typically the name of a saint, will serve both as a reminder to your commitment to God and as your inspiration for being a steward of the church.