An active Catholic who meets the following requirements are able to be a Sponsor:

1. Be at least 16 years old.

2. Have received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

3. Being active parishioners, submit a letter from the Parish they attend certifying that they are authorized to be godparents.

4. Attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and receive communion.

5. For married Catholics: Being married by the Catholic Church.

6. For Single Catholics: live a Christian life, as singles, in accordance with the laws of God and the Catholic Church.

7. Those Catholics who are not married but are living with a partner cannot serve as godparents.

8. For religious or clergy: be in good standing with the religious community or diocese to which they belong.

9. Live the commitment to Christ and the community of the Catholic Church, showing compassion and kindness to others.

10. Help the child with prayers and a good Christian example and help him/her grow in the Catholic faith.

THIS REPORT IS DUE - January 12th, 2025