WATCH - What is confirmation and Read "Role of the Sponsor"

Just as sponsor for baptism takes upon himself/herself the responsibility of helping the newly baptized person mature in the living a Christian life and offers his or her own life and practice of the faith as an example of faith, prayer and service within the Catholic Church, the Sponsor for Confirmation continues that work for the person who is to be confirmed.
The Sacrament of Confirmation also creates a strong spiritual bond between the one who is confirmed and the sponsor. The sponsor should be committed to trying to be a part of the confirmandi’s life by presence and prayer.  One’s “yes” to be a sponsor for Confirmation is not just a “yes” to the candidate, but also a serious commitment to God in taking on this obligation.

What are the requirements of the Church for being a Confirmation sponsor?    

•  A sponsor must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
• A sponsor must be at least 16 years of age and may be male or female regardless of the sex of the candidate.
• A sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, registered in a parish, who regularly attends Mass on Sundays and Holy Days and receives the Holy Eucharist.
• A sponsor must NOT be a parent.