St William Godparent/Sponsor Form

St. William Catholic Church
2300 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island GA 31522
CANONICAL REQUIREMENTS
According to Canon Law, the basic requirements for a Godparent are:
Must be at least 16 years old. (Canon 874 §1, 2°)
Must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
(Canon 874 §1, 3°)
Must not be the parent of the catechumen/candidate. (Canon 874 §1, 5°)
Must be a practicing Catholic in communion with the Church (if married, must be in a
valid sacramental marriage). (Canon 874 §1, 4° and Canon 1124-1125 for mixed
marriages)
Must be an active and registered member of a Catholic parish.*
(Preferably) In the case of adults, must not be the spouse or partner of the
catechumen/candidate.
*Note: This requirement is not explicitly stated in the Code of Canon Law, but our diocese
requires it as part of its pastoral guidelines.
I acknowledge these criteria will be verified with my parish registration.

St. William Catholic Church
2300 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island GA 31522
Sponsor Certificate for St. William Catholic Church
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Name of Person Seeking to be the Sponsor (as it appears in the Parish Database)
I consider myself an active member of the parish?
Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail:
example@example.com
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Name of Person Seeking to be the Sponsor (as it appears in the Parish Database)
Name of the Candidate (the person you wish to Sponsor for a Sacrament)
If the candidate is a Minor (under 18 years old), please enter the Father's name.
If the candidate is a Minor (under 18 years old), please enter the Mother's name.
What Sacrament is to be celebrated that you wish a Sponsor Certificate for?
By requesting this certificate, I attest and comply with the established canonical
and parish requirements. (See requirements on reverse side)
For Verification Purposes

To help us confirm that you meet the Canonical Requirements, please answer the following questions
•Your Age
Be over 16 years of age. Canon 874 §1
Date of Baptism

MonthDayYear
Non-baptized individuals cannot serve as Sponsor or Christian Witness.
Name of Parish of Baptism
City & State of Parish of Baptism
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Date of Confirmation

MonthDayYear
An approximate date will suffice if you do not remember the exact date.
Name of Parish of Confirmation
City & State of Parish of Confirmation
Be fully Initiated. 874 §1
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Date of First Holy Communion

MonthDayYear
An approximate date will suffice if you do not remember the exact date.
Name of Parish of First Holy Communion
Be fully Initiated. 874 §1
City & State of Parish of First Holy Communion
Be fully Initiated. 874 §1
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I attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
How often do you attend?
Sponsors play a crucial role in supporting and guiding those entering the Church. According to Church guidelines, sponsors who are married must have celebrated their marriage within the Church through the Sacrament of Matrimony. Unfortunately, if your marriage was celebrated in a civil ceremony or outside the Church, you would not be able to serve as a sponsor at this time.

However, we warmly invite you to explore the process of having your marriage blessed in the Church, which would allow you to fully participate in this important ministry in the future. Please don't hesitate to contact us—we’re here to support you every step of the way."
Date of Sacramental Marriage

MonthDayYear
Date
Name of the Church where you celebrated your Matrimony
City & State of the Church where you celebrated your Matrimony
Please indicate the name of the Minister OR their role.
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Most importantly, I understand that being a godparent/sponsor means being a spiritual guide and a continuous support for my godchild, by my prayers and the lived example of a Christian life.
Most importantly, do you understand that the role of a sacramental sponsor is to be an ongoing mentor who gives spiritual support to the person by prayers and lived example of a Christ-like life?
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CANONICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor Certificate for St. William Catholic Church

For Verification Purposes