"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
(Mt 28:19-20)
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Baptism Sponsor Guidelines
1. Sponsors can be individuals older than 16 years of age that have already received the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation & communion). They must be practicing Catholics.
2. Should the sponsors be married, the marriage must have been in the Roman Catholic Church. Sponsors may be required to present a copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Church; NOT a copy of the marriage license.
3. A single person may also serve as a sponsor. However, this person may not be living with someone in a civil marriage or common law relationship. Single sponsors will be asked to provide a copy of their Confirmation certificate.
4. Sponsors should be attending the Sunday Mass on a regular basis and observing Holy Days of Obligation.
5. The sponsor for any candidate may be male or female.
6. An individual sponsor for each child is the requirement. The same sponsor may serve for one or more children.
7. Neither the mother nor father of a candidate may be a sponsor.
Parents need bear in mind that the information on the certificate of baptism reflects that on the birth certificate. If a change needs to be made, the parents will have had to have made the changes prior to baptizing the child. We are not allowed to make any changes; the names will be registered as they are stated on the child’s birth certificate.