godparent/sponsor eligibility form

godparent/sponsor eligibility form

Congratulations on being asked to be a Godparent/Sponsor! By accepting this role, you are committing to play a significant role in this person’s life, sharing the faith and encouraging him/her in his/her journey as a Catholic. If you are serving as a godparent for baptism, please attend a preparation class at your parish prior to the scheduled baptism. Please take the completed form to your parish and have it signed and sealed by the pastor or their representative. Once complete, please return the form to the parents.

Parish Registration Form

PERSON RECEIVING SACRAMENT

GODPARENT OR SPONSOR:

YOUR PARISH

QUALIFICATIONS OF A GODPARENT/SPONSOR

In accord with Canon Law 874, please provide the following information: If you do not meet all of these requirements, please let the parents know immediately.

1. A Godparent/Sponsor must be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Please indicate whether you have received the three Sacraments of Initiation:

You may now submit.