How to Choose your Confirmation Saint

by Admin · February 9, 2026

When we choose a saint for Confirmation, we are choosing a lifelong companion, a role model whose values and life we wish to embody. So it’s important! When we are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit at our Confirmation, we are given the strength to live out our faith in our daily lives, and our Confirmation saint is part of that guidance for daily Catholic living.

So let’s start the process of choosing our saint.

The first question to ask yourself is: What is close to your heart? The sick, the dying, the poor? Helping others? Animals? The love of God? Following Jesus’ life? The Eucharist? Social justice? Women and children?

What kind of person do you want to be? A dependable and trustworthy person? A problem solver? A generous person? A peace-loving person?

What kind of qualities do you want to develop? Bravery? Selflessness? Humility? Kindness?

The answers to these questions will guide you in choosing a saint for your Confirmation. You can Google “Patron Saint of [the sick] for example, to find your perfect saint.

Here’s a quick guide of popular saints and what they are known for:

St Francis – patron saint of animals and the environment, celebrated for his vow of poverty and his profound devotion to peace.

St Teresa of Avila – first woman to be named a Doctor of the Church for her inspiring writings on mental prayer and the soul’s journey toward God.

St Josephine Bakhita – patron saint of human trafficking survivors, honoured for her journey from the horrors of Sudanese slavery to a life of remarkable forgiveness.

St Therese of Lisieux – best known for her “Little Way,” a spiritual path of seeking holiness through performing small, everyday tasks with extraordinary love rather than through great heroic deeds.

St Maria Goretti – She is the patron saint of youth, young women, purity, and victims of assault.

St Charles Lwanga – Martyr of Uganda, revered for his courageous leadership and for protecting his fellow young companions from persecution.

St Anthony – patron saint of lost things and a powerful preacher of the Gospel.

St Carlo Acutis – The First Millennial Saint, known for his devotion to the Eucharist and showing that the internet could be a tool for holiness rather than just a distraction.

St Martin de Porres – known for his humble service to the poor and sick, as well as his role as the first Black saint of the Americas.

St Monica – known for her unwavering patience and persistent prayer. Called the “saint who never gave up”.