What are the requirements for Godparents?
At least one godparent needs to be a good Catholic and both need to be Christian. The Catholic Godparents need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from their parish. The certificate verifies that they are a member of a Catholic Church. Godparents need to be at least 16 years of age and have received all the sacraments. If married they are in a valid Marriage, i.e. one that was witnessed by a Catholic Priest, in a Catholic Church, unless dispensed from the Catholic form of marriage by a Diocesan Bishop.
