Baptism Godparent Eligibility

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For a person to act as a Godparent for Baptism, he or she must be at least sixteen years old, must have already received all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation), and must be living in a way that demonstrates that one's faith is strong enough to be able to fulfill the responsibilities involved with being a Godparent. A Godparent who is married must be married in accord with the laws of the Catholic Church. ~ cf. Code of Canon Law, can. 874
For Sacred Heart parishioners, the pastor is normally responsible for determining that the parishioner understands the Godparent’s role and is qualified to assume it. If qualified, the pastor, or his designate, is to provide a certificate of eligibility for the designated Godparent.
The form below is to be completed by a Sacred Heart parishioner seeking to serve as a Godparent at Baptism in the Catholic Church; whether the celebration of Baptism at Sacred Heart Parish or any other Catholic parish.
Baptism Godparent Eligibility Certificate Request
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- First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Mailing Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
- Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- I attest that I am a registered and participating parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish, Bushwood, Maryland. I have been asked to stand as a sponsor at the Baptism for:
- Name(s) of Child(ren) to be Baptized REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Name of Church of Baptism REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- City & State of Church of Baptism REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- In accepting this responsibility, I truthfully state the following:
  
  I am not the parent of the above-mentioned person(s).
  I have been designated by the parents of the child to be baptized and have the aptitude and intention of fulfilling this function.
  I am at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  I have received the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation in the Catholic Church.
  If married, I am validly married according to the norms of the Catholic Church.
  I lead a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on; including attending Mass regularly on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation, and participating in the Holy Eucharist.
  
  I understand and accept the responsibility that I undertake as a Godparent and I promise to be a support and example in his/her efforts to live a Catholic life that reflects the spirit and teaching of the Catholic Church.
  I Agree Please select this field.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Baptism Godparent Eligibility

Baptism Godparent Eligibility Certificate Request