Baptism strengthens the Christian community with the addition of each new member.
In Holy Spirit parish, godparents are not required to attend a preparation session. First time parents, however, are asked to attend a one-evening preparation program. Parents who have already attended preparation programs for a previous child need not attend another program. They are people whom you choose with care because they, by their life and example, are models of Christian faith and love. Therefore, a godparent is practicing Roman Catholic who has been confirmed and is at least sixteen years of age.