Date of Confirmation Mass: 

Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm

CONFIRMATION SPONSOR INSTRUCTIONS
Dates to remember:

• December - Confirmation sponsor form must be completed (below)

• Mid-February - Confirmation sponsor parish letter due

CONFIRMATION SPONSOR INFORMATION

Confirmation Sponsor must be chosen by December and his/her name submitted using the form at the bottom of this page.
The Church requires that each person who will be confirmed select a sponsor.  The role of the sponsor is to help the confirmed be faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and be a true witness of Christ.  In accordance with Canon law, the following is required of a sponsor:

1. The sponsor is not the candidate’s mother or father and is at least sixteen years of age.  It is recommended that a Godparent be the sponsor but this is not a requirement.
2. Has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist in the Catholic Church.
3. Is a registered member of a Catholic parish.
4. Participates in weekly Mass and receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation when necessary.
5. Lives a Christian life in accordance with teachings of the Catholic Church.

A Sponsor must submit a letter from his/her home parish confirming they are a practicing Catholic. You may need to follow-up with your sponsor to make sure he/she has asked for this letter. A letter is not required if your sponsor is a registered parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul Parish.  

Letters are due by Mid-February and should be submitted to:

Deirdre Nemeth, Director of Faith Formation
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
250 Bebout Ave.
Stirling, NJ 07980