The Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law lists these requirements for a person to be a valid and lawful godparent in Baptism:
• Canon 874 - To be permitted to take on the function of godparent a person must:
        o Be designated by the parent and must be mature enough to undertake this responsibility.
        o Be at least 16 years of age.
        o Have received the three sacraments of initiation namely Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and live a life of faith in keeping with the
            function to be taken on.          
        o Not be bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared by the Church.
        o Must not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized
• Christian Witness- A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic Christian community may serve as a Christian Witness to the Baptism together with a Catholic godparent. They will not be listed on the Baptismal Certificate or recorded in the Baptismal records.

 
Godparents the Christian Witness are required to take a Baptism preparation class. Please contact ccd@stannerh.org for more information.