CHRISTIAN WITNESS CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that I, 	, a registered member of

 	, accept the invitation to be a Christian
(Name of Parish, City and State)

Witness for the Baptism of 	.
(Name of Person)

Date of Baptism:_____________________________________

Please note that a Catholic who is not eligible to be a Godparent for whatever reason may not be a Christian Witness. Also, a person who was baptized and raised as a Catholic, but has chosen to leave the Catholic Church and has joined another Christian Church, may not stand as a Christian Witness at a Catholic Baptism.
In accepting this responsibility I truthfully state before Almighty God all the following:
•	I am at least 16 years old.
•	I have received the Sacrament of Baptism.
•	I worship at my Church regularly on Sundays and am active in the Christian community.
I am also prepared to assist the parents in their Christian duty by my support, encouragement, and prayer.

SPONSOR SIGNATURE

PASTOR’S CERTIFICATION

This  is  to certify that 	is a registered member of this parish in good standing, and, to the best of my knowledge, is capable of being a Christian Witness to Baptism.

Pastor / Parochial Vicar

Parish

Date Received	PARISH SEAL (must be present)