In choosing Godparents please keep in mind the following requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must be a baptized Catholic who has completed the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation
- May not be the parent of the child being baptized
- If married, must be married in the Catholic Church
- Regularly attending Mass on Sunday
- Living their Faith
- MUST COMPLETE A BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR GODPARENTS
Non-Catholic or Non-Baptized
A baptized non-catholic may not be a godparent but may serve as a Christian witness along with a Catholic godparent.
Non-baptized persons may not serve as witnesses or godparents.
NUMBER OF GODPARENTS:
There can be ONLY two(2) Godparents or one(1) Godparent and one(1) Christian Witness
Godparens must have the Godparent Form signed by the Pastor of their Catholic Church. The form can be downloaded at this link and is also found on our church website in the Baptism information section. DOWNLOAD FORM