To be chosen as a godparent is a special honor.   You, above all others, have been entrusted with the responsibility to participate in this child’s Christian life and education.

  This privilege offers you the opportunity to develop a mutually  enriching  spiritual relationship – one that will last throughout this life and beyond.

  There are many ways you can nurture this spiritual relationship and become a special friend to your godchild.

 

†  Celebrate the anniversary of this holy day of Baptism each year  with a visit, a call or a card.

 

†  As your godchild grows, listen to and share in the struggles and triumphs of   living a Christian life.

 

†  Keep yourself informed on Catholic doctrine so that you will be able to answer questions about the Catholic Faith as they arise.

 

†  Encourage a consistent life of faith through special cards, letters or gifts that celebrate holy events such as Christmas and Easter, and           personal growth events such as graduation, first job,  engagement, and marriage.

 

†  Participate in or send assurance of prayer as your godchild receives the other sacraments, particularly First Communion and Confirmation, which   complete initiation into the Church community.

 

†  Be supportive of your godchild’s parents in their role as the primary  Religious educators of their child.

 

†  Most importantly, become a model of Christian living for your Godchild,   through daily prayer, virtue and active participation in parish life and liturgy.

 

By living a Christian life in partnership with your godchild, both of you will  experience the great joy of sharing a life of faith.