1. must be designated by the one to be baptized, by the parents/guardian, or in their absence by the pastor or minister of baptism;
2. must be able to carry out the obligations of being a godparent and intend to do so;
3. must be at least 14 years old, unless the diocesan bishop has established another age, or the pastor or minister grants an exception for a just cause;
4. must be a Catholic who has received the sacrament of confirmation and holy Eucharist;
5. must lead a life of faith in keeping with the duties of being a godparent;
6. must not have canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared;
7. cannot be the father or mother of the one to be baptized. (From the "Code of Canon Law," Canons 872, 873 874)

Provided there is one Catholic sponsor, a baptized non-Catholic Christian may serve as a Christian witness for Baptism only. This person is a Christian witness and not a sponsor. They must be at least sixteen years old, a validly baptized Christian living an upright life, cannot be either parent and cannot be a Catholic who has left the Church.   A Christian witness may never be a non-baptized person. For example, Jewish or Muslim godparents are not permitted by universal church law. The notation "Christian witness" is placed under the name of the non-Catholic Christian witness in the baptismal register.

If you are a St. Patrick's Parishioner, please see Fr. Rob or Fr. Marius at the end of Sunday Mass and request a sponsor form or present the form you have with you (the form the baptism couple has given you).  The priests will bring you to the Sacristy of the Church where they will sign the form and affix the church seal.
  

SPONSOR FORM