According to the "Handbook of Procedures for the Sacrament of Confirmation" from the Diocese of San Bernardino, Office of Catechetical Ministry, to be admitted to the role of sponsor, a person must;
be designated by the one to be confirmed.
in the Diocese of San Bernardino, there is to be only one sponsor who is at least 18 years of age.
STILL be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist and is in good standing with the Church
not be the father or mother of the one to be confirmed
The sponsor will become the candidate's Godparent after the ceremony. Once the candidate has selected their sponsor, the sponsor must go to this website and complete the "Sponsor Eligibility Form" below.
The sponsor's commitment to the team will not be determined by Catechetical Ministry, Their relationship is to be organic to serve each other's needs especially the guidance of the teen. The sponsor will only attend a total of one event in Con 1. That is the "Sponsor with Candidate Morning of Reflection" in June. The sponsor will only attend a total of two events in Con 2.
The "Sponsor Eligibility Form" is must be completed by Friday, May 13th, 2022.