I recognize that a godparent has a special relationship to the infant or child who is to be Baptized. A godparent serves as a model of Christian living for the infant or child who will enter into the family of God by the power of the Holy Spirit through the waters of Baptism.  

With that understanding, I recognize that in order to serve as a godparent I must:

• have received the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation)
• be at least 16 years of age. 
• participate regularly in weekly Mass and give witness to my faith in Christ Jesus by receiving Him in Holy Communion. 
• believe all that the Roman Catholic Church professes and teaches, and truly make an effort to incorporate these teachings into my daily life. 
• I am aware that I am assuming responsibility to be a good role model for the child or infant being Baptized ministering to him or her through a life of prayer and by my Catholic example. 
• If married, I was married in accordance with the requirements of the Catholic Church. 
• I am not the mother or father of the one to be confirmed. 

I hereby accept these responsibilities and testify that I fulfill the requirements to serve in the ministry of godparent.