THE ROLE OF SPONSOR
Qualifications: Sponsors must be at least 16 years old, a sacramentally-Confirmed Roman Catholic, and must not be a parent of the candidate. Sponsors should also be practicing members of the Catholic Church and mature enough to assume the responsibilities involved.
In the Confirmation Celebration: The sponsor, representing the entire faith community, presents the Candidate to the Bishop for anointing.
In Everyday Life: Through prayer, examples and advice, the sponsor helps guide the confirmed in a life of Christian discipleship. Their own lives should be full of faith and Christian service.