Everything you need to choose the right Confirmation saint medal — how to choose a Confirmation saint, the most popular choices for girls and boys, and USA-made sterling silver and gold medals for each. Every medal is made by Bliss Manufacturing with a lifetime guarantee.
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How to choose a Confirmation saint
Four ways confirmandi traditionally choose their patron saint
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Choose by patronage — what the saint is known for
The most common method. A student who plays sports chooses St. Sebastian. A future nurse chooses St. Agatha. A boy with a strong devotion to protection chooses St. Michael. The patronage connects the confirmand's life to the saint's intercession in a specific, personal way that lasts.
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Choose by feast day — the saint whose feast falls near your birthday
Many Catholic families choose the saint whose feast day is closest to the confirmand's birthday. It creates a natural annual connection — the feast day becomes a second birthday, a day to pray to your patron saint every year for the rest of your life.
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Choose by name — a saint who shares your name or a variation of it
A boy named Michael naturally considers St. Michael. A girl named Anne considers St. Anne. A girl named Kate might choose St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Choosing a saint who shares your name — or an ancestor's name — connects the sacrament to your family history.
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Choose by story — a saint whose life speaks to yours
Read several saint biographies and choose the one whose story resonates. St. Augustine for a young man who has struggled. St. Joan of Arc for a young woman who values courage above all. St. Francis for anyone drawn to simplicity and creation. The story is the connection that makes the devotion last.
The Confirmation medal you choose should reflect this choice — and it should be given in a metal that lasts. Sterling silver and 14kt gold medals from Bliss Manufacturing carry a lifetime guarantee and are appropriate to pass to the next generation.
Most Popular Confirmation Saints for Girls
The most chosen female Confirmation saints in the USA
St. Therese of Lisieux
Missions, Florists, Illness — #1 for girls
The "Little Flower" is the most popular Confirmation name for girls year after year. Her "little way" — finding holiness in small, everyday acts done with great love — speaks directly to young women. A Therese medal at Confirmation is a gift she will keep and wear for decades.
Feast day: October 1
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Native Americans, Ecology, Purity
The first Native American saint, canonized in 2012, has become one of the fastest-growing Confirmation choices for girls. Her story of perseverance under persecution and her distinctive heritage make her a powerful patron for young women looking for a saint with depth and uniqueness.
Feast day: July 14
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St. Clare of Assisi
Television, Eye Disease, Embroiderers
Clare left a wealthy family at 18 to follow St. Francis and founded the Poor Clares. Her Confirmation medal is a strong choice for girls who are drawn to a saint of courage, sacrifice, and simplicity — and one who is underused enough to feel like a genuinely personal choice.
Feast day: August 11
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St. Joan of Arc
France, Women in Military, Courage
Led armies at 17, martyred at 19. A powerful Confirmation choice for girls who value courage, conviction, and standing for what is right regardless of the cost. The most dramatic female saint in Church history — a medal that will generate questions and conversation for years.
Feast day: May 30
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St. Faustina Kowalska
Divine Mercy, Poland
The Polish mystic to whom Jesus revealed the Divine Mercy image in the 1930s. A meaningful Confirmation choice for girls with Polish heritage and for any young woman who has a devotion to the Divine Mercy chaplet.
Feast day: October 5
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St. Cecilia
Musicians, Singers, Composers
The patron of musicians is one of the most popular Confirmation choices for girls involved in music, choir, or music education. A St. Cecilia medal at Confirmation is a natural gift that connects the sacrament to a talent she is already developing.
Feast day: November 22
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Most Popular Confirmation Saints for Boys
The most chosen male Confirmation saints in the USA
St. Michael the Archangel
Protection, Police, Military, Courage — #1 for boys
The leader of God's army and the patron of police, soldiers, and all who stand against evil — St. Michael is the most popular Confirmation name for boys, year after year. A St. Michael medal at Confirmation tells a young man what kind of person his family wants him to become.
Feast day: September 29
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St. Francis of Assisi
Ecology, Animals, Peace, the Poor
The most beloved male saint after the Apostles. Francis gave up wealth and military ambitions to serve the poor and care for creation. A strong Confirmation choice for boys who are drawn to animals, nature, or a life that prioritizes something greater than ambition.
Feast day: October 4
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St. Benedict
Protection Against Evil, Monks, Temptation
The father of Western monasticism. The St. Benedict medal carries a specific exorcism prayer and has been used as a protection medal for 1,500 years. A strong Confirmation choice for boys who want a saint of depth, discipline, and spiritual power.
Feast day: July 11
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St. Sebastian
Athletes, Soldiers, Police Officers
A Roman soldier and athlete who survived being shot with arrows, St. Sebastian is the patron of athletes and police — two of the most common vocations for young Catholic men. A natural Confirmation choice for boys involved in sports or considering law enforcement or the military.
Feast day: January 20
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St. Ignatius of Loyola
Soldiers, Jesuits, Spiritual Discipline
A Spanish soldier who became the founder of the Jesuits after a severe injury changed his life. A powerful Confirmation choice for boys who attend Jesuit schools or are drawn to a saint who combines discipline, intelligence, and deep spirituality.
Feast day: July 31
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St. George
Soldiers, Boy Scouts, England
One of the great warrior saints of the Church, patron of soldiers and Boy Scouts. A St. George Confirmation medal is a strong choice for boys involved in scouting or who want the imagery of the knight-saint — courage, honor, and protection of the innocent.
Feast day: April 23
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Distinctive & Underused Confirmation Choices
Saints that make a more personal statement — for confirmandi who want something beyond the most common names
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Prisoners, Addiction, Sacrifice
A Franciscan priest who voluntarily died in place of a stranger at Auschwitz, St. Maximilian Kolbe is one of the most powerful male saints of the 20th century. A bold and deeply meaningful Confirmation choice for a young man who wants a patron of extraordinary sacrifice and love.
Feast day: August 14
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St. Gianna Molla
Mothers, Physicians, Modern Saints
A 20th-century Italian physician and mother canonized in 2004, St. Gianna Molla is one of the newest saints in the Church's calendar. A distinctive Confirmation choice for a girl in medicine, science, or any young woman who wants a modern saint who lived an ordinary life extraordinarily.
Feast day: April 28 — feast soon
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St. Thomas More
Lawyers, Politicians, Conscience
Lord Chancellor of England who chose death over compromising his conscience. An exceptional Confirmation choice for a young man considering law, politics, or public service — and for any young person who wants a patron of integrity above all else.
Feast day: June 22
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Top 20 Confirmation Saints — with Feast Days & Medals
The most chosen Confirmation saints in the USA, with feast days and direct links to USA-made medals in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold.
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St. Michael the Archangel
Protection, Police, Military, Courage
The most popular Confirmation saint for boys in America. Leader of God's army, patron of police and soldiers. A medal that tells a young man who to become.
Boys
Feast: Sep 29
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St. Therese of Lisieux
Missions, Florists, Illness
The most popular Confirmation saint for girls in America. Her little way of doing small things with extraordinary love is a lifelong spiritual foundation.
Girls
Feast: Oct 1
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St. Francis of Assisi
Ecology, Animals, Peace, the Poor
The most beloved male saint after the Apostles. Gave up wealth for creation and service. A natural choice for boys drawn to animals, nature, or simplicity.
Boys
Feast: Oct 4
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Native Americans, Ecology, Purity
The first Native American saint, canonized 2012. One of the fastest-growing Confirmation choices for girls — a distinctive, historically significant patron.
Girls
Feast: Jul 14
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St. Benedict
Protection Against Evil, Monks, Discipline
Father of Western monasticism. His medal carries a specific prayer of protection against evil — 1,500 years of continuous devotion. A Confirmation saint of depth and spiritual power.
Boys
Feast: Jul 11
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St. Sebastian
Athletes, Soldiers, Police Officers
Roman soldier and athlete — the patron of sports and law enforcement. A natural Confirmation choice for boys involved in athletics or considering service careers.
Boys
Feast: Jan 20
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St. Joan of Arc
France, Courage, Women in Military
Led armies at 17, martyred at 19. A Confirmation saint for girls who value courage and conviction. The medal that generates the most conversation of any female saint.
Girls
Feast: May 30
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St. Clare of Assisi
Television, Eye Disease, Simplicity
Left wealth to follow Francis and founded the Poor Clares. A Confirmation saint for girls who want a patron of courage and simplicity — personal enough to feel like a genuine choice.
Girls
Feast: Aug 11
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Guardian Angel
Protection, Children, Travelers
The universal Catholic patron of protection. Some confirmandi choose their Guardian Angel instead of a named saint — a theologically sound and deeply personal choice for any young person.
Boys & Girls
Feast: Oct 2
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St. Cecilia
Musicians, Singers, Choir Directors
The patron of musicians — the natural Confirmation choice for girls and boys involved in music, choir, or band. A medal that connects the sacrament to a talent already in development.
Boys & Girls
Feast: Nov 22
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St. Ignatius of Loyola
Soldiers, Jesuits, Spiritual Discipline
Soldier turned Jesuit founder. A powerful Confirmation choice for boys at Jesuit schools or drawn to disciplined, intellectually serious spiritual life.
Boys
Feast: Jul 31
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St. Faustina Kowalska
Divine Mercy, Poland, Mysticism
Received the Divine Mercy revelations in the 1930s. A meaningful Confirmation choice for girls with Polish heritage or devotion to the Divine Mercy chaplet.
Girls
Feast: Oct 5
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St. Maximilian Kolbe
Prisoners, Addiction, Sacrifice, Poland
Voluntarily died at Auschwitz in place of a stranger. One of the most powerful Confirmation saints for a young man who wants a patron of extraordinary sacrifice and love.
Boys
Feast: Aug 14
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St. Gianna Molla
Mothers, Physicians, Modern Saints
A 20th-century physician and mother canonized in 2004. One of the most distinctive Confirmation choices for girls — a modern saint who lived an ordinary life with extraordinary love. Feast day April 28.
Girls
Feast: Apr 28 ↑
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St. Thomas More
Lawyers, Politicians, Conscience
Lord Chancellor of England who chose death over compromising his conscience. An exceptional Confirmation saint for a young man considering law, politics, or public service.
Boys
Feast: Jun 22
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St. Patrick
Ireland, Irish Catholics, Engineers
The apostle of Ireland — the heritage Confirmation choice for Irish-American families, especially for boys named Patrick or with Irish surnames going back generations.
Boys
Feast: Mar 17
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St. George
Soldiers, Boy Scouts, England
The knight-saint — patron of soldiers and Boy Scouts. A strong Confirmation choice for boys in scouting or who want a saint of honor, courage, and protection of the innocent.
Boys
Feast: Apr 23
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St. Rose of Lima
Latin America, Florists, the Americas
The first canonized saint of the Americas. A meaningful Confirmation choice for girls of Latin American heritage and for anyone named Rose or Rosa.
Girls
Feast: Aug 23
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St. Brigid of Ireland
Ireland, Healers, Midwives
Co-patron of Ireland alongside Patrick and Columba. Founded the first Irish monastery for women. The heritage Confirmation choice for Irish-American girls.
Girls
Feast: Feb 1
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St. Joseph
Fathers, Workers, Husbands, the Family
The earthly father of Jesus and patron of workers and fathers. A meaningful Confirmation choice for boys who want a patron of quiet strength, faithful labor, and protection of the family.
Boys
Feast: Mar 19
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What to look for in a Confirmation medal
A Confirmation medal is not a disposable gift. It should be made to last a lifetime — the same lifetime that the patron saint is meant to accompany. That means sterling silver at minimum, and 14kt gold for a gift that will hold its meaning and its finish across decades. Every medal in this guide is made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing with a lifetime guarantee against defects.
Size matters for a Confirmation medal more than for other gifts. Young people wear their medals — they don't keep them in a box. A medal that is too large looks costume-like; one that is too small goes unnoticed. The standard 1-inch size is appropriate for most confirmandi. Bliss offers each saint in multiple sizes so you can match the medal to the person.
If the confirmand has already chosen their saint, the medal choice is straightforward. If they haven't — or if you're buying for a Confirmation you're sponsoring — use the guide above to find the patron that matches who they are, not just who you hope they'll become.
Browse the full Confirmation medals collection, browse all patron saints A–Z, or see our guides for patron saint medals for women and patron saint medals for men.