On the Choosing, Keeping, and Caring of Catholic Godparents
Choosing good godparents is an important part of planning a Catholic baptism. A godparent must be a Catholic in good standing; being at least 16 years old and having received all four Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. A godparent’s main role is to be a spiritual presence in the child’s life—praying for them, assisting the parents in raising the child in the Faith, and personally modeling a life of Christian virtue and faith. … Continue readingOn the Choosing, Keeping, and Caring of Catholic Godparents