t is more than just an honour to be asked to be a godparent to a child...parents must choose wisely.  A godparent is to be a source of strength, support and encouragement to the parents in the bringing up of their children in the faith. 

One godparent is sufficient; but you may have two in which case, one should be male and the other female.  To help you decide the Church lays down criteria:

To be a godparent, a person must be:

·        Appointed by the candidate, their parents/guardians or the priest and they  must be suitable for this role and have the intention of fulfilling it.

·        At least sixteen years of age.  [A godparent should have the maturity of faith before they take on the responsibility of guiding another soul.]

·        A [practicing] confirmed catholic who lives a life of faith which befits the role to be undertaken; [Members of the Orthodox Church may also act as godparents]

·        Be in communion with the Church

·        Not be either the father or the mother of the person to be baptised.  [the role of godparents is separate.]

In the case of a mixed marriage it would be wise to have one Godparent (from the Catholic or Orthodox tradition) and one Christian witness (from the reformed tradition).