GODPARENT/SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BAPTISTM/CONFIRMATION
It is a serious responsibility to choose a godparent(s) or sponsor well. Please take time to discern who will be an exemplary model of the Catholic Faith and take the role seriously.
Basic Requirements for Parents
Requirements for Godparents
Why so many conditions?
While many people consider the choice they make a favor or an honorary title, being a godparent/sponsor is a serious committment and obligation. One who serves as godparent/sponsor is serving in a spiritual role for that child, promising to help get the child to heaven. The godparent/sponsor is responsible for:
Why can't we just pick anyone, even if they don't practice the faith?
The role of godparent or sponsor is to help teach and model the Catholic faith. Someone who doesn't fully live the Faith privately is unfit to publicly present a child to the Church for full initiation.