Baptism Sponsor

Baptism Sponsor

Chosen by the parents, Godparents are entrusted with the responsibility of supporting the child’s faith journey throughout their life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Spiritual Guidance: Godparents are expected to help nurture the child’s Christian faith, offering guidance, encouragement, and prayer.
  • Witness to Baptism: They stand with the parents during the baptism ceremony, publicly affirming their commitment to support the child’s spiritual growth.
  • Faith Example: Godparents should be active in their own faith, serving as role models of Christian living.
  • Lifelong Support: Beyond the ceremony, godparents often maintain a close relationship with the child, offering mentorship and love as they grow.

Godparent Requirements

You may refer to these requirements when deciding on who your child's godparents will be.

The * at the end indicates the bullet points that are required. All other bullet points are strongly encouraged.

  • Must be at least 16 years old *
  • Must be Baptized, received First Communion, and Confirmed in the Catholic Church *
  • Must attend and regularly participate in the Celebration of Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation
  • Must be married in the Catholic Church, if married. *
  • Is not cohabitating with a person outside the bonds of marriage
  • Is in good standing with the Catholic Church and able to receive all sacraments

* At least one Godparent must be Catholic *

  • If only one Godparent is Catholic, the other Godparent must be a baptized Christian