Godparents

1.  Sponsors/Godparents msut be practicing Catholics and in good standing with the Catholic Church. Therefore, we need the following:
       
A. Copies of his/her Baptism Certificate with notation of First Communion and Confirmation
B. A letter from his/her pastor staitng that he/she is in good standing and active in their parish  church.
C. Written proof stating he/she has been to a Baptismal Preparation Class.

2. Sponsors/Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class.

3. Only a Catholic can be a Godparent sponsoring a child into the Catholic Church. As an exception, if the parents cannot designate a Catholic for this important role, one non-Catholic who is a baptized Christian can be a "Christian witness." (Note:  only the names of Godparents are included in the church's official sacramental records."

4.  Christian witnesses need to provide the following:

A. Proof of Baptism.
B. Letter from his/her pastor stating they are in good standing and active in his/her church.
C. Proof of attending a Baptismal Preparation Class.

THESE PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TOTHE CHILD'S BAPTISM.