Jesus invited his friends to come with him on new adventures that deepened their faith and understanding of who He was. Likewise, Saint Kenneth Parish invites young people to continue their initiation into the community of believers by preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation celebrates the presence of God's special strength and gifts in each baptized person. These youth will take time to build community with each other as they learn and grow in faith through prayer, catechetical sessions, service opportunities, and a retreat experience.

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2024-25 Confirmation Candidates please fill out below by October 24th

Choosing Your Confirmation Sponsor

The Church community invites its youth to take their place among the people of God.  The Vatican II Constitution on the church in the Modern World reminds us that God calls us not as individuals but as a people with mutual bonds, as a community in solidarity with one another and with Jesus (#32).
Toward that goal your Confirmation Sponsor…

• Represents the faith community at the Rite of Confirmation.
• Supports your process of becoming an active member of the Church.
• Helps you grow in your faith life.
• Is a mature individual who is a full member of the Christian Community.
  • Godparents are encouraged to be sponsors so as to continue the role they accepted at the young person’s baptism.

• • Bring candidates to receive the sacrament 
  • Present them to the minister for anointing
  • Help them fulfill their baptismal promises

• Consider a person you trust, whose faith you admire and who will be there for you.

• Consider a person you can learn from by his or her example of Christian living, a person who is a practicing Catholic and has received the three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation).

• Consider a person you recognize as a spiritual role model who will be willing to make the commitment to be with you at this time and beyond the celebration.

• Parents should not be chosen because they are the Christian role models in the home.  A sponsor represents the larger faith community which supports and enhances parents’ efforts.

Choosing a Confirmation Name
Many people choose an additional saint’s name at Confirmation. The preferred name however, is the baptismal name because it expresses the relationship that exists between Baptism and Confirmation.

If a new name is taken, it is recommended to be the name of a recognized saint of the Catholic Church.

Names of saints are chosen to serve as patrons and models for those being confirmed. Candidates should choose a patron saint’s name, not because of the attractiveness of the name, but because of the Christian life that the person led.

Find out more about your patron saint’s life. Choose either your baptismal or confirmation patron.