Yes, this is a basic requirement for a godparent. Visit this page to read more about godparents.
Godparents are really important people at a christening. They will make some big promises in church to support their godchild in their Christian faith for a lifetime.
For this reason, a godparent must be baptized themselves and ideally confirmed too.
Visit the pages below and right to find out more about why godparents are so special.
Further information
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Do godparents have to be confirmed?
Ideally yes, but talk to your vicar if you simply can’t find three confirmed godparents. Read on for more about this.
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Do godparents have to be baptized in the Church of England?
They can be, but they don’t have to be. This page explains more.
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Do we have to have three godparents?
Yes, three is the minimum, unless it’s simply not possible to find three. Read on if that applies to you.