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Baptism Sponsor Covenant

BAPTISM SPONSOR COVENANT

As a Baptism sponsor, your role is to encourage the faith of your candidate and be an

“example” to your Godchild and to reflect with your Godchild as they grow on the

meaning of a life of Catholic discipleship.

The Code of Canon Law (Church Law) specifies the requirements for serving as

godparents at Baptism (Canon 874): You may not be the parent of the person being

baptized; you must be at least 16 years old; you must be fully initiated (Baptism,

Confirmation, Eucharist); if married, be in valid Catholic marriage; and live a life of

active faith in the Catholic Church.

I understand the requirements of being a Baptism sponsor and I state that I received

the Sacrament of Baptism

at ______________________________________________________________Church in

__________________________________________________________ (City and State)

I received the Sacrament of Confirmation

at ______________________________________________________ Catholic Church in

_________________________________________________________ (City and State)

(And if married) celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage

at ___________________________________________________________________ in

_________________________________________________________ (City and State)

My Godchild’s name is:___________________________________________________

Name of parish and city where the Sacrament of Baptism is to take place:

Parish________________________________________City_______________________

I am active in the Catholic Church, fully initiated into the Catholic Church,

regularly attend Mass on Sunday and strive to live my faith.

Please print your

Name_________________________________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________________________

Date__________________

Baptism Sponsor Covenant