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Begin by entering the name of the person to be baptized or confirmed in the designated field at the top of the form.
Proceed to affirm your beliefs and status as a practicing Catholic. Each affirmation requires you to check a box confirming your agreement.
Fill in your parish name and location where indicated, ensuring that you are accurately representing your involvement in your community.
If applicable, provide details regarding your marital status and any children, ensuring all statements reflect your current situation.
Finally, print your name, sign the document, and date it before submission. Remember to return this form one week prior to the baptism for timely processing.

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What is the certificate of eligibility for godparents?

The Certificate of Eligibility (below) is a statement that the Godmother and/or Godfather you have chosen are members in good standing at the parish in which they worship, and that they are competent to act as a sponsor for your childs Baptism.

How to get a letter of eligibility to be a godparent?

Godparents or Sponsors are to be at least 16 years of age, have the proper aptitude and intention to assume this role. Godparents or Sponsors must have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), and if married, are in a valid Catholic marriage.

What certificate is needed to be a godparent?

The Certificate of Eligibility is a statement that the Godmother and Godfather are members in good standing in the parish in which they worship and that they are competent to act as godparent/sponsor. The Church has established the following norms governing the qualifications needed to be a Godparent.

What disqualifies you from being a godparent?

In general, if a potential godparent is not a member of the parish where the baptism is to take place, he or she must obtain a letter or certificate (commonly known as a Letter of Good Standing) from their own pastor which affirms that they meet the above requirements.

How to legally document godparents?

There are no legal steps. Godparents are generally a religious designation. Being a godparent has no legal meaning.

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