These requirements apply to a child under the age of 7 years. Children older than 8 years of age must participate in a lengthier preparation since they will be preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Documents that are needed
- Certified birth certificates of the candidate to be baptized
- Confirmation Certificate of Godparents
- Marriage certificate of Godparents if married in the Church
Godparents
Godparents are representatives of the Church and as such must be at least 16 years old and fully initiated into the Church and be practicing Catholics. Thus, if they are married, they must be married in the Church, if the Godparents live in common law marriage or are married only civilly, they cannot be Godparents.
In view of the ecclesial and educational role of godparents and sponsors, only Catholics who are fully initiated into the Church, mature enough to accept publicly the teaching of the magisterium of the Church, living a life consistent with the faith, and who are not bound by any canonical sanction, may be permitted to act as godparents at a Catholic Baptism or as a sponsor at one’s full reception into the Church. baptized believing non-Catholic may be admitted along with a Catholic godparent to serve as a witness of the fact of Baptism.
There may be either one male sponsor (godparent) and one female sponsor or only one sponsor of either sex. There cannot be two sponsors of the same sex.
Donation
A one-time donation to assist the ministry and the parish would be much appreciated.