Can I be a Godparent if I am not confirmed?

A godparent is expected to be a spiritual guide for the child. Whether the child is a blood relative or the child of a close friend, the expectation is that every effort will be made to get to know your godchild well and help the parents by sharing your faith with the child in every way possible, from the day of the baptismal ceremony to all the days beyond.

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A Godparent should be a fully initiated Catholic (must have received all three sacraments of initiation, baptism, confirmation and Eucharist). Yes, Godparents need to have received these sacraments as well as be in good standing with the Church. 

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