Get Confirmation/Baptism Sponsor (Godparent) Certificate Form

Parish name Parish address Confirmation/Baptism Sponsor Godparent Certificate Form Please read the following carefully check boxes sign and return to your parish s office/rectory to certify. I realize that I assume a great responsibility before God and the Church in becoming a Sponsor/Godparent. I promise to give support and guide the person I am sponsoring by my prayers and most especially by my own Catholic example of my daily life. SPONSOR CERTIFICATE FOR I affirm that by my signature I am attesting to the truth of all these statements. The Catholic Church requires that all those who assume the responsibilities and obligations of sponsorship for the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation practice their religion faithfully and are exemplary in their conduct as members of the Roman Catholic Church. Consequently letters of approbation will be issued only to persons able to make the following affirmations and agreements I am a Roman Catholic who is a registered and participating member of. I have been asked to be a Sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation and I am not the father or mother of the one to be confirmed* Cannon 874 1 1 and 5 I have attained the required minimum age of sixteen years. Canon 874 1 2 I have received the three Sacraments of Initiation Baptism Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Canon 874 1 3 I worship regularly at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days and give witness to my faith in Jesus Christ by partaking in Holy Communion and by participating in the life of my parish. I actively strive to live out my commitment to Christ and to the Church by the sacrificial giving of my time talent and treasure and by my loving response to my neighbor. I realize that I assume a great responsibility before God and the Church in becoming a Sponsor/Godparent. I promise to give support and guide the person I am sponsoring by my prayers and most especially by my own Catholic example of my daily life. SPONSOR CERTIFICATE FOR I affirm that by my signature I am attesting to the truth of all these statements. Sponsor s Printed Name Sponsor s Signature Date I hereby testify that the person whose signature is above is a registered member of the parish and has affirmed that he/she fulfills all the requirements to serve in the ministry as sponsor for the sacrament of either Baptism or Confirmation* Attested by Reverend Parish Seal. The Catholic Church requires that all those who assume the responsibilities and obligations of sponsorship for the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation practice their religion faithfully and are exemplary in their conduct as members of the Roman Catholic Church. Consequently letters of approbation will be issued only to persons able to make the following affirmations and agreements I am a Roman Catholic who is a registered and participating member of. Consequently letters of approbation will be issued only to persons able to make the following affirmations and agreements I am a Roman Catholic who is a registered and participating member of. I have been asked to be a Sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation and I am not the father or mother of the one to be confirmed* Cannon 874 1 1 and 5 I have attained the required minimum age of sixteen years. .