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.

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

• The Catholic godparent must have received the Sacraments

• The Catholic godparent must be living an exemplary life 

• The Catholic godparent must be actively practicing the faith.

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

• There may be no more than two godparents.

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

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