Role of Godparents

The Church requirements for Roman Catholic godparents are:

              • A child must have one practicing Roman Catholic godparent in                          good standing with the Church.

  •  This Catholic godparent must be a least 16 years old and be mature         enough to understand, accept, and carryout the duties of a godparent.

           • A godparent must have received the Sacraments of Initiation:                           Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

            • A godparent must be living an exemplary life consistent with faith                      and morals as taught by the Roman Catholic Church.

            • A godparent must be actively practicing the faith.

           • A non-Catholic, baptized Christian may be chosen as a Christian                      Witness, as long as one godparent is Catholic.  

           • If two godparents are chosen, they may not be of the same gender.

           • There may be no more than two godparents.

           • If both are Catholic, both must meet all the criteria above.