Godparent Letter Request for Baptism - Old St. Mary's Church

Godparent Letter Request Information

Information About Baptismal Godparents
Congratulations! You've been asked to play a significant role in a child's life. Because of the importance of that role, baptismal godparents must be:
- a. Fully initiated Catholics (that is, they must have themselves celebrated the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist).
- b. Be at least 16 years of age,
- c. Be practicing Catholics who lead a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken,
- d. If married, they should have been married in a Catholic ceremony, (The Code of Canon Law, c.874).

Your Name*

First Last

Your Phone Number*

Your Email Address

Your Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Are You a Registered Member of Old St. Mary's?*

Do you live within the territorial boundaries of Old St. Mary's Parish?*

The territorial boundaries of Old St. Mary's Parish are North to the Chicago River, South to 18th Street, East to Lake Michigan, and West to the Chicago River.

To What Parish Do You Belong?*

Are You Married?*

Please Provide the Date and Place of Your Marriage.*

Was Your Marriage Witnessed by a Catholic Priest or Deacon?*

If Your Marriage was not witnessed by a Catholic Priest or Deacon, please explain.*

Are you a fully initiated Catholic? Have you been baptized and received the sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist?*

Not a Fully Initiated Catholic

Since you are not a fully initiated Catholic a priest cannot provide you with a letter that would permit you to serve as a Godparent for the Baptism of a child. You should explain this to the person that asked you to be a Godparent. Please contact a priest at this parish or another where you feel comfortable to discuss how you can become a fully initiated Catholic.

Please indicate the place where you received the sacrament of Baptism and the approximate date.*

Please indicate the place where you received the sacrament of Confirmation and the approximate date.*

Please indicate the place where you received the sacrament of First Eucharist and the approximate date.*

Do you regularly practice your faith? Attend Mass on Sundays and holy days?*

Name of the Child to be Baptized.*

What is the name of the Church where the baptism will take place?*

On what date will the Baptism take place?

In what City and State is the Church located?*

Thank you for providing the above information. One of our priests will be in contact with you.

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Godparent Letter Request Information

Information About Baptismal Godparents

Not a Fully Initiated Catholic