St. Joseph Catholic Church

Winter Haven, Florida

Baptismal Godparent Eligibility Form

Name of child for Baptism: _________________________________________

Godparent’s Name: ___________________________________________

Godparent’s Home Parish and Address: _______________________________________________

Godparent please read carefully and sign below as testimony that you fulfill the requirements to be a Godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism.

·        I am a registered member of the Catholic Church listed above. I participate in worship by attending Mass each Sunday and receive the other Sacraments regularly.

·        I have received the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist as well as the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) when necessary.

·        (If married) I am in a valid marriage, i.e. one that was witnessed by a Catholic Priest, in a Catholic Church, unless dispensed from the Catholic form of marriage by a Diocesan Bishop.

·        I am a practicing Catholic and give witness to my Catholic Faith and my belief in Jesus Christ, by frequent reception of the Eucharist, and by my good example and loving response to others.

·        I am or will be at least 16 years old at the time of the Sacramental celebration at which I wish to serve as a sponsor.

·        I will give my support to the person I am sponsoring by my prayers and by the Christian example of my life.

·        I willingly practice Catholic Stewardship by offering my time, talent, and treasure in support of others, both through our parish community and in my daily life.

·        I am not a parent of the child whom I wish to serve as Godparent for Baptism.

·        I realize and accept the serious responsibility I assume before God and the Church in becoming a Sacramental Godparent. I promise to support the faith life of this child by my prayers and by the example of my daily life. By my signature I attest to the truth of these statements:

Signature of Godparent____________________________________

I attest that this individual is a registered parishioner and to the best of my knowledge is eligible to act as a Sponsor.                                                 

Rev. ____________________________________                                  Affix Parish Seal