What are the expectations of a Christian Witness?
A. 2. First it is necessary to understand the role of the Godparent / sponsor. According to Canon Law # 872, “In so far as possible, a person being baptised is to be assigned a sponsor. In the case of an adult baptism, the sponsor’s role is to assist the person in christian initiation. In the case of an infant baptism, the role is together with the parents to present the child for baptism, and to help it to live a christian life befitting the baptised and faithfully to fulfil the duties inherent in baptism.” In simple words, a Godparent, over and above being an example of how a Catholic should live his faith, takes responsibility for the religious education and spiritual formation of the baptized person. He represents the Catholic Church and the faith community into which the person is being baptized. The Christian Witness, although he may be a very holy Christian, cannot fully attest to the teachings of the Catholic Church. He cannot be an example of how a Catholic should live his fai
