St. John the Evangelist
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Sponsor Information

A sponsor is the person chosen by the candidate as a representative of the Catholic Church community to support the candidate on her/his journey. 
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Each candidate must choose a sponsor who will help him or her prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  You need the support and presence of your sponsor.  When choosing a sponsor, keep in mind that the sponsor must take an active part in the process.  Please carefully read the following descriptions of the requirements, role, and participation of the sponsor.

Requirements

  • Should be at least 16 years old
  • Must be a confirmed Catholic
  • Must have already received the Sacrament of Eucharist
  • Must lead a life in harmony with the faith and the role of sponsor (practicing Catholic)
  • May NOT be the parent of the candidate
    • Does not have to be the same sex as the candidate.
    • Does not have to be the baptismal sponsor

Role of the Sponsor

  • To journey with the confirmation candidate through the discernment and preparation process
  • To present the candidate to the bishop for anointing
  • To support the newly Confirmed young adult as she/he continues on their faith journey
  • Assists with the service experiences if possible
  • Participates in the confirmation celebration liturgy

Sponsor Night

We ask that all sponsors attend the final confirmation meeting with their candidates March 5 at the Parish Center. We can make accommodations for out-of-town sponsors to Zoom into this meeting, otherwise make-up work will be assigned. 

Submit the name of your sponsor
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St. Gabriel | St. John | St. Michael
9080 CINCINNATI-DAYTON RD 
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069-3129 
PARISH OFFICE: (513) 777-6433
  • Home
  • About
    • Bulletin
    • Forms >
      • Employment Application
      • Parish Registration Form
      • Parishioner Info Update Form
      • Space Request Form
      • Stewardship Form
      • Stewardship of Treasure Form
    • Mass Times
    • Online Streaming
    • Staff Directory
    • St. John History
  • Faith Life
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Bible Studies
    • Parish School of Religion >
      • PSR Calendar
      • Child Protection Information
      • Early Childhood
      • Families with Special Needs
      • Home Study
      • PSR Classes
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Liturgy & Music
    • Prayer
    • Sacraments >
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism
      • Confirmation
      • First Eucharist
      • First Reconciliation
      • Marriage
    • Youth Ministry >
      • HSYM Permission Form
      • JHYM Permission Form
  • Parish Life
    • Events
    • Family Festival
    • Boy Scouts
    • Girl Scouts
    • Justice and Peace
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Mind Body Spirit
    • Spirited Seniors
  • Pastoral Care & Outreach
    • Pastoral Care
    • Outreach
  • Finances
    • Online Giving
    • Parish Wish List