if the godparent or confirmation sponsor is not a member of this parish, their own pastor may require that they obtain a letter giving them permission to serve as such outside their own parish.
We are beginning our Reopening Process! If a parishioner asks for such a letter to serve as a sponsor elsewhere, it will be provided if we can answer in the affirmativeYou’re not ALLOWED to verify that they are baptized?? Each godparent is required to obtain a letter confirming their membership in their local parish thus demonstrating their ability to serve as a godparent. Ours couldn’t care less, he’s only too happy to have me write a letter of permission for kids to be baptized elsewhere.especially if you will be serving outside your immediate area, best come prepared with docs as suggested by Bro, and also find out if you are required to attend pre-baptismal classes along with the parents, or if you can take those classes in your own parish and bring proof.
is this the norm now?i have 3 other godchildren and this verification is new to me.how would a priest or parish verify that you are a practicing catholic?God bless you for agreeing to sponsor these children as their godparent. Please use this online form to request such a letter.A godparent/sponsor must be a confimed Catholic who is at least 16 years of age. In my diocese, we have a standard form used to provide proof of attendance and sacramental life.
A godparent/sponsor must be a confimed Catholic who is at least 16 years of age. This might be why some here have said “we are not allowed to ask…”. is this the norm now?i have 3 other godchildren and this verification is new to me.how would a priest or parish verify that you are a practicing catholic?Contact your Parish Office, the secretary will be able to assist you. You must not be bound by any canonical penalty imposed or declared nor be the father or mother of the child being baptized.It may take a moment for your information to be submitted.
When I’ve been a Godparent at another Parish, I’ve had to get a similar form from the Parish office, except fo one time I did not have to present any form (although I brought it along).When I’ve been a Godparent at my home Parish, the document was not required as they know me.if the godparent or confirmation sponsor is not a member of this parish, their own pastor may require that they obtain a letter giving them permission to serve as such outside their own parish.we are not allowed to ask for a document verifying their baptism, marital status, or that they are practicing the faith and in good standing in their own parish. Some parishes require that those designated by parents or legal guardians of minors being baptized to serve as a godparent/sponsor present a letter of suitability. the priest, deacon or sister who teaches that class is supposed to grill the sponsors and make sure they qualify).We do insist that they bring a letter from their parish indicating that they have been prepared if they come to ours to have their child baptized, but we found out to our dismay that some parishes will provide a letter even if the preparation wasn’t done. (that we can and must ask for. her parish requires that all godparents have a “note” from their pastor that they are practicing catholics. Being called to be a godparent is not merely a choice because of family ties or friendship rewards. we are not allowed to ask for a document verifying their baptism, marital status, or that they are practicing the faith and in good standing in their own parish. : The views and opinions expressed in these forums do not necessarily reflect those of Catholic Answers.
her parish requires that all godparents have a “note” from their pastor that they are practicing catholics. the priest, deacon or sister who teaches that class is supposed to grill the sponsors and make sure they qualify).no, I am not allowed to require proof of marriage in the Church or proof of baptism and confirmation for a godparent or confirmation sponsor, we are supposed to take the sponsor’s (not the parent’s) word for it. As the godparent/sponsor you will join with the parents or legal guardians in presenting the child for baptism and assist them in helping the baptized person to live a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it. If a parishioner asks for such a letter to serve as a sponsor elsewhere, it will be provided if we can answer in the affirmativemy cousin just asked my to be godmother to her baby due in october. Welcome. They also inform the families that if they use a Christian witness along with a sponsor, that person’s name will not appear on the certificate of baptism.no, I am not allowed to require proof of marriage in the Church or proof of baptism and confirmation for a godparent or confirmation sponsor, we are supposed to take the sponsor’s (not the parent’s) word for it. (Adult children should be registered on their own.)
We’re blessed to have a faithful bishop. I worship faithfully by attending weekly Mass. If they are unknown to us, and we have no way of verifying it, we can call their current pastor and ask for a letter.Wouldn’t it just be simpler to ask for a baptismal certificate???
As the godparent/sponsor you will join with the parents or legal guardians in presenting the child for baptism and assist them in helping the baptized person to live a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it. is this the norm now?i have 3 other godchildren and this verification is new to me.how would a priest or parish verify that you are a practicing catholic?First they would have to verify that you were Baptized and Confirmed as is required of This stems from the fact that we have many adult Catholics today that do not attend Mass or participate in their parish. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION I am 16 years of age or older.