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 Q.What are the requirements for someone to be a baptismal sponsor?
 
 A.A baptismal sponsor, or godparent, must be 16 years of age, a confirmed and practicing Catholic, and may not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized. The sponsor may be male or female; if two sponsors are to be used, one of each gender is allowed.
 

 
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