Get Pothe

Filling out the Pothe, or the Sacramental Sponsorship Certificate, is an important step in confirming your role as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately and confidently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Pothe efficiently.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Pothe document and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering your name in the designated space where it states 'I, ________________________________________, truthfully state the following:'. Ensure your name is spelled correctly.
3. Indicate your age by confirming that you are at least 16 years old, as required by the sponsorship criteria.
4. Confirm your baptism status. You must affirm that you have been baptized and are a fully initiated Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
5. Mark your attendance at Mass. Note that you should attend Mass regularly on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, as well as receive the Sacraments of the Church regularly.
6. If applicable, assert that if you are married, your marriage must follow the laws of the Catholic Church.
7. Acknowledge your responsibilities by stating that you understand and accept the duties of a sponsor. Also, include the name of the person you are sponsoring in the blank space provided.
8. Indicate your commitment to support the individual being baptized or confirmed in practicing their Catholic faith.
9. Sign the form in the designated signature field, followed by entering the date in the provided space.
10. Review the completed form for accuracy, then save your changes, download, print, or share the Pothe according to your needs.

Take the next step in your spiritual journey by completing the Pothe online.