LETTERS OF ELIGIBILITY:

Catholics who are asked to be a Godparent at Baptism or a Sponsor at Confirmation must receive a "Letter of Eligibility, commonly known as a "Sponsor Card."
Since a Sponsor or Godparent involves a serious religious responsibility and is a privilege and honor reserved for faithful Catholics, the following requirements must
be fulfilled. Please do not embarrass yourself by requesting a card from our parish when you do not fulfill these very basic requirements.

1. Age - You usually must be age 16 or over
2. Must have received all three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation
3. If married, you must be in a valid sacramental marriage according to the teaching of the Catholic Church
4. You must be a registered and PARTICIPATING member of a Catholic Church PRIOR to requesting the sponsor card.
   Naturally, this includes the reception of confession, communion and the weekly participation at mass.