I am the sponsor of a young man for his confirmation this coming Tuesday. He is my son's best friend. I am so honored that he picked me.
Congratulations! He could not have picked a more worthy individual.
Many years ago, during my lapsed years, a friend's son asked me to be his sponsor. I was humbled by the invitation while ashamed at my lapsed state. The day of his Confirmation was the first time I had been to church in many years. Listening to the bishop's homily, I was riveted and drawn back in time to my own Confirmation. When it was over, I cried. I just wanted it to continue forever. I left the church that day, a changed person.
On Confirmation day, please remember to also pray for those catholics who were invited to this beautiful Sacrament. Somewhere in the pews, there will be a person like me, who may 'come home' as a result of that invitation and your prayers.