"When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim."
Acts 2:1-4
Welcome to the St. Mary of the Falls Confirmation program! Our aim is to help you, the parent, prepare your son or daughter for the sacrament of Confirmation. The Church has always recognized parents as the primary teachers of their children. We may send them to school or PSR or to a confirmation program to learn the faith, but ultimately our children learn from the behaviors and attitudes of their parents. This program hopes to supplement the formation in the faith that has already been provided at home!
Please read the Confirmation Handbook. It contains all the essential information that you need to know for the upcoming year - including an overview of the program, calendar, expectations, and registration.
A Sponsor is a practicing Catholic striving to live out his or her baptismal promises in union with the Catholic Church. The role and responsibility of the Sponsor is to help the newly confirmed in his or her faith formation. The Sponsor should "take care that the confirmed person behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations inherent in this sacrament" (Code of Canon Law No. 892). A Sponsor is a beautiful gift to be cherished by the chosen person.
The Catholic sponsor must obtain a Sponsor Certificate from their parish and submit this to St. Mary of the Falls two weeks prior to the Confirmation. If you are a member of St. Mary of the Falls, please stop by the parish office to pick up a Sponsor Certificate.
The Church requires that a Catholic Sponsor must:
No, a parent of a candidate cannot be that candidate's Confirmation Sponsor.
Yes, a Sponsor is a practicing Catholic striving to live out his or her baptismal promises in union with the Catholic Church.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jackie Swinerton
Director for Teen Faith Formation
Email: smoflifeteenoffice@gmail.com
Phone: 440-235-2222