Reminders
The Confirmation candidates are to have one of each of the following before they are able to be confirmed.
Sponsor
- all candidates are required to have a sponsor
- must be catholic
- must be 16yrs or older (not parents)
- God parents are a good choice as there is a link to Baptism
Candidate must be Baptised
Confirmation name
- candidates may choose a saint's name to model themselves on a person of faith
Knowledge of Christ and Faith
- The candidate should be able to recognise the importance of Jesus Christ in their life. Additionally, the candidate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principal elements of the Catholic Faith according to their age and abiltiy to be commited to ongoing learning and growth in faith (Diocese of Oakland, 2010).
Sponsor
- all candidates are required to have a sponsor
- must be catholic
- must be 16yrs or older (not parents)
- God parents are a good choice as there is a link to Baptism
Candidate must be Baptised
Confirmation name
- candidates may choose a saint's name to model themselves on a person of faith
Knowledge of Christ and Faith
- The candidate should be able to recognise the importance of Jesus Christ in their life. Additionally, the candidate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principal elements of the Catholic Faith according to their age and abiltiy to be commited to ongoing learning and growth in faith (Diocese of Oakland, 2010).