The Catholic Church has specific requirements for individuals who wish to serve as godparents for a baptism:

1. Be a Confirmed Catholic: Godparents must have received the sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church. This confirms their commitment to the faith and their ability to serve as mentors in the child's spiritual journey.

2. A baptized, non-Catholic may serve as an “official Christian witness” to the baptism, only if there is a proper Catholic sponsor who fully meets all requirements of a godparent. The non-Catholic who is selected as a witness should be an active and participating member of his/her church community.                                                
3. Church law only requires you to have one godparent; however, it has been tradition to have two.   If you choose only one godparent, you are free to choose a male or a female. However, if you wish to have two godparents, there must be one male and one female.  

4. Be in Good Standing with the Church: This generally means that they are not under any canonical penalties and are living in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

5. Be of Sufficient Age and Maturity: While there is no specific age requirement outlined by the Church, godparents should be mature enough to fulfill their responsibilities and provide guidance to the child in matters of faith.

6. Be Chosen by the Parents or Legal Guardians: Godparents are typically chosen by the parents or legal guardians of the child being baptized. They should be individuals whom the parents trust to support the child's Catholic upbringing.

7. Submit a Certificate of Eligibility: Godparents are required to obtain a certificate of eligibility from their parish priest, affirming that they meet the requirements set forth by the Church.

Meeting these requirements ensures that godparents are able to fulfill their important role in the spiritual development of the baptized child within the Catholic faith.

Please contact our parish office  before beginning the course. Please note that the course should be completed by both the parents and the godparents. Separate certificates may be required for each participant.

Infant Baptism Classes for Parents and Godparents.
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During the marriage ceremony, the couple exchanges vows before a priest or deacon and witnesses, pledging to love and honor each other in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, until death do them part. The priest or deacon officiating the ceremony blesses the union and invokes God's grace upon the couple.

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After the wedding, the couple is encouraged to continue growing in their relationship through prayer, mutual support, and participation in the life of the Church. The sacrament of marriage is seen as a source of grace and strength to help couples navigate the joys and challenges of married life while striving to live out their vocation to holiness together.
 

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During the sacrament, a priest anoints the forehead and hands of the sick person with blessed oil while offering prayers for healing, forgiveness of sins, and the strengthening of faith. The anointing is accompanied by the laying on of hands and the prayerful invocation of the Holy Spirit.

The Anointing of the Sick is not only a source of spiritual grace but also a reminder of the Christian hope in the face of suffering and death. It is believed to bring comfort and peace to the recipient and, if it is God's will, physical healing. This sacrament is seen as a powerful expression of God's mercy and compassion towards those who are suffering.