Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you until the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20
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Godparents
The person being baptized must have at least one godparent. Usually, there are two godparents. If there are two godparents, one must be male, the other female. The godparent must be a person whose Christian influence on the person to be baptized is strong and permanent.
The Godparent must:
- be at least 16 years old;
- have received the sacrament of confirmation;
- be actively participating in the Catholic faith;
- if married, must be in accordance with the marriage laws of the Catholic Church.
Parents or step-parents of the child to be baptized cannot serve as Godparents to the child.
If the Godparent is registered at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish, they may call or come to the office to obtain the sponsor letter. If the Godparent is registered at another parish, the parent or godparent will need to bring a Sponsor Certificate or a letter from the pastor of the godparent’s parish stating that he or she meets the requirements to be a Godparent to the child being baptized.
Proxies
In the event that a godparent cannot be present for the Celebration of the Baptism, the godparent may be represented by a proxy. The proxy must meet the same requirements of the godparent. When a proxy is used, the godparent needs to provide a letter designating the proxy by name.