Confirmation

Confirmation Companion

Confirmation preparation invites candidates to receive the Holy Spirit and live Catholic discipleship with courage and charity.

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Local preparation

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My preparation

Best for

Confirmation candidates
Sponsors
Youth or adult formation

Parish checklist

Attend required formation
Confirm sponsor expectations
Ask about saint name practices if used locally
Confirm celebration logistics

Prayer practice

Pray daily for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and courage to follow Christ.

Preparation path

Pray for the Holy SpiritBegin with openness to the Spirit's gifts.BeginningWalk with a SponsorMeet and pray with a sponsor or mentor.During preparationPrepare for MissionConnect Confirmation to worship, virtue, and service.Before celebration

Role-based checklist

Pray for the Holy SpiritAsk for wisdom, courage, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord.candidate / prayerMeet with candidatePray together and discuss the candidate's Catholic life.sponsor / conversationSupport parish formationHelp the candidate attend sessions and Mass without making faith feel like a transaction.parent / formationChoose service with reflectionConnect any service expectations to love of God and neighbor.candidate / service

Reflection prompts

Where do I need the Holy Spirit's courage right now?For candidatesHow can I witness to Christ without pressure or pride?For candidates and sponsors

Prayers

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, strengthen this heart in faith, deepen love for Christ, and make this life fruitful in service.

Other preparation companions

Continue with nearby sacramental formation when it helps your parish conversation.

Sponsor/Godparent

Godparents

Sponsor and Godparent Companion

A companion for preparing to serve as a sponsor or godparent with prayer, presence, and responsibility.

Preparation supports

Baptism godparents, Confirmation sponsors

Open companion

Baptism

Parents

Baptism Preparation Companion

A calm companion for preparing for Baptism with parish guidance, prayer, and family reflection.

Preparation supports

Parents preparing a child for Baptism, Adults beginning parish preparation

Open companion

First Communion

First Communion families

First Communion Companion

A family-centered companion for preparing for First Communion with reverence and gratitude.

Preparation supports

Children preparing for First Communion, Parents and families

Open companion