Confirmation Saints

Biggest and Best List of Confirmation Saints (for Guys and Girls)

by RACHEL PENATE

Rachel Penate

I am a Wisconsin girl at heart who has a slight obsession with the band Switchfoot. When I was little I dreamed of becoming a professional figure skater, but instead found myself studying Education. Currently I reside in the great, yet terribly hot state of Arizona, and serve as Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Life Teen. I love most: my job, the ocean, running half-marathons, my sweet daughter Cecilia, husband Robbie, and above all — my Lord. Follow me on Instagram @r_penate and Twitter @LT_rachelp.

The Following is an excerpt from a blog at lifeteen.com to help you start your search of finding a confirmation Saint name. Remember, if you need help your small group leader, mentor, and our office are here to help!

It happened. I tried to stifle the laugh, but it was impossible. She was just too funny, too sassy, too real… St. Thérèse of Lisieux had literally made me laugh out loud in adoration. How embarrassingly awesome.
Ever since I was 14, St. Thérèse had been a “saint-buddy” of mine, but it was in a simple moment while reading Story of a Soul (Thérèse’s autobiography) that her journey to sainthood became real to me. Her sassy, stubborn-headed, emotional self had truly spoke to me in such a real and personal way. She spoke to me like a sister.

The saints, our teachers. What an incredible gift we have in the communion of saints. The saints are like us! They are our ancestors, our teachers, our friends, our siblings. They are real, truly human. They are sinners, they are repentant children of God.

The saints lived on this earth and experienced suffering, joy, pain, broken promises, peace, frustration, war, injury, heart-break… they know our hearts. But mostly, they know what it takes to be united with God here on this messy earth. They know what it takes to live well for Him.

Why a saint for Confirmation?We choose a Confirmation saint (like we choose a Confirmation sponsor) not out of due diligence to the “rule,” but rather because we realize how unfortunate it would be to travel alone. We recognize how important it is to know your Confirmation saint not only by name, but also by story. The saints have so much to teach us about this journey.

The following list is for you to use as a starting point in your journey to decide whom your “Confirmation saint-buddy” will be. Pick a saint who speaks to you somehow. Know their story. But, mostly know the power of their prayer. Ask for their intercession like you would ask for the prayers of your friends. Saying “yes” to a Confirmation saint is like saying “yes, you may always pray for my poor and weary soul.”
How fantastic is that!? I pray that in this process you don’t just find a Confirmation saint, but instead an incredible friend.

So, here it rolls… the list to top all lists. Happy picking!

Saints who I’m pretty sure were actually superheroes

No, their “superpowers” weren’t designed by fancy machinery or alien power. They were simply receptive to the mighty power of God. These saints stories are incredibly heroic.

Modern Day Saints

Men and women who know what it means to live in the 20th century and still live a holy life. Whew, that’s not only impressive, but beautiful. We have a lot to learn from these men and women.

Saints Who Are Doctors of the Church

No, we’re not talking about Dr. House or Dr. Who, but rather physicians of the theology of the Church. Men and women who, through their own intense study and reflection, have given the Church great wisdom and insight.

Saints with a really cool conversion Story.

Saints with a really cool conversion storyGod works wonders in our lives in small and hidden ways, but sometimes His wonders are loud. These saints experienced a profound conversion that really shaped their life in tremendous ways.

Saints with names your bishop might have trouble pronouncing

… cause (don’t lie) that would be really funny. But also, their names aren’t the only rad thing about these saints; check out their stories!

Young Saints

Most of these saints were younger than you when they reached sainthood. What’s your excuse?

Saints to ask to intercede for a very specific intention

A saint is way more than their patronage, but sometimes we just need a saint in our lives who can pray for us in a particular way.

For the universal Church and fathers – St. Joseph
For those suffering nervous and mental afflictions – St. Dymphna
For abuse victims – St. Monica
For earaches – St. Polycarp
For headaches – St. Teresa of Ávila (also a doctor of the Church)
For toothaches – St. Apollonia
For sore eyes – St. Clare of Assisi
For those too sick to care for themselves – St. Roch
For the poor – St. Lawrence
For protection from fire – St. Agatha of Sicily
For those who struggle with doubt – St. Thomas the Doubter
For “hopeless causes” – St. Jude Thaddeus
For athletes – St. Sebastian
For musicians – St. Cecilia
For artists – St. Catherine of Bologna
For students – St. John Bosco and St. Benedict
For speakers and philosophers – St. Justin Martyr
For travelers – St. Christopher
For friendships – St. John the Evangelist
For Christian mothers – St. Anne
For adopted children – St. Thomas More
For farmers and rural communities – St. Isidore the Farmer
For bakers – St. Nicholas
For fisherman – St. Andrew
For hunters – St. Hubert
For physicians – St. Luke
For altar servers – St. John Berchmans

By no means is this a complete list of the saints. If it was, it would totally be way more overwhelming than helpful. But, I pray you have found your “saint-buddy” on this page. If not, I pray you will soon, for the saints truly are our greatest friends and advocates. They are our family!