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God's Gift to Parents
Every child is a precious gift from God and it is wonderful that you wish to share your faith with your child. In your role as a parent, you will serve as the first and most influential teacher of your child's faith. We look forward to helping you in this role through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. At baptism, we celebrate God's unconditional love and welcome him or her into our faith.
In preparing for your child's Baptism, you should ask yourselves the following questions:
- "What place does God have in our lives?"
- "What place does the Church have in our lives?"
The Gift of Godparents
In order to serve as a Godparent(s), the following requirements must be met:
- Godparents are Catholics in good standing meaning they are registered in a parish, attend Mass regularly, and are giving of their time, talent, and treasure to their parish.
- A Godparent must be a confirmed Catholic and practicing their Catholic faith. If the person is a non-Catholic, they are eligible to be a Christian Witness. A Catholic who is not practicing his/her faith is NOT eligible to be a Christian Witness.
- Godparents(s) are to be at least 16 years old and have received the sacrament of Confirmation.