Requirements to be a Catholic Godparent:
The day of Baptism is a very special day. Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and the gateway into the Christian life. This sacrament is celebrated only once in a person’s life, making it a day to be remembered.
How to choose:
The Role of a Godparent in the Child’s Spiritual Life
Godparents are a very special part of the sacrament, as they support and bolster the mission of the parents to bring up their child in the faith and to know God. The Godparents have two primary responsibilities:
1)To accept the responsibility to help parents raise the child in faith.
2)To represent the entire Church
Expectations of a Godparent:
1)To be part of the child’s lifelong journey of faith.
2)To be a model of faith through the lived example of life in harmony with the CatholicChurch.
3)To be a good example to the child
4)To practice the Catholic faith regularly.