Baptismal Application

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If you would like to have your child baptized at Prince of Prince Catholic Church or Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish, please complete the following form.

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Godparents will be required to fill out an Archdiocese’s Godparent form. Godparents need to be practicing Catholics and confirmed in the Catholic Church. At this time you will need to contact the parish office for this form.
Most baptisms are performed during or after a Mass. Do you have a preference of date and time?(Required)
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ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS GODPARENT ELIGIBILITY FORM

The form must be filled out and submitted before a Baptism can take place.

MEANING AND ROLE OF GODPARENT: You have been asked to be a Godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism. A Godparent is a person who assumes, along with the parents, the responsibility for the child’s faith. The purpose is to ensure that the rich and beautiful faith of the Church is passed on to the child in the most loving and authentic way possible. In accepting this very important role, you are urged to reflect upon the importance of this commitment. Please read the following and pray about the responsibility you will be fulfilling in someone’s spiritual life. After reflection, please initial each line and fill in Sacrament information, sign the statement of eligibility and have your parish sign and seal the bottom portion. From the Code of Canon Law: A sponsor for the Sacremnt of Baptism must be a Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. They must be free from canonical penalty and must lead a life in harmony with the faith in keeping with the function to be undertaken. (Cannons #874 & 893)
REQUIREMENTS FOR A GODPARENT:(Required)

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This part is to be filled out by the church of the Godparent.