Confirmation (YEAR II) Sponsor Interview Reflection

Consider one of your Godparents, an older sibling/aunt/uncle/grandparent, a youth leader (past or present), a friend’s mom/dad, a parishioner of Holy infant whom your family is close to etc.

**Please make it a point to have regular communication with your sponsor. It is important to value this individual’s role as a guide in your faith journey.

Your interview may be either paper format or Q & A format. Here are some questions to consider in your interview (*these are suggested questions, but are not limited):

Candidate to Sponsor Questions

· At What age did you get Confirmed? What do you remember about Confirmation?

· Who was your Confirmation Sponsor? Why did you choose that person?

· What Saint name did you choose for Confirmation? Why did you choose him/her?

· What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? How has the Holy Spirit played a role in your life?

· What aspects of faith are most important to you? How can we share together in these aspects of faith during the Confirmation process?

· What has been your experience and involvement in the Church?

· How has the Catholic faith strengthened and nourished you?

· How has your appreciation of the Mass changed for you over your life?

· Do you have a favorite place and time to pray? ​​​​Describe a time when it was challenging to pray and a time when you really felt God’s presence.

· Describe a time when you felt really close to God.

· Who has been a faith-filled role model for you? How has this person taught you or shown you what it means to be Catholic? How has this person deepened your faith?

· What is your favorite Scripture passage, verse or story? Why?

· What advice would you give to a current Confirmand in growing in the Catholic faith?

· What is the greatest challenge of being Catholic? What is the best thing about being Catholic?

In your final paper (submitted either as a paper format or a Q & A), please include a paragraph as to why you have chosen this person to be your sponsor.