Letter of Good Standing
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We often receive requests for a letter asking us to attest to a certain individual's status as a practicing Catholic, and verifying that individual is eligible to serve as a Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor, or has met the requirements to receive a Sacrament in a Catholic Church where the individual is not currently registered. This is referred to as a Letter of Good Standing.
In order for you to be considered an active parishioner in good standing at San Rafael Parish we require that you meet the following criteria:
REGISTERED MEMBER — If you are not sure if you are registered parishioner at San Rafael, please contact the parish office at (858) 487-4314. — If you are an adult child of parents in the parish, you must register separately. Adult children are removed from their parent's database file after age 25. — If you recently come from another parish and would like us to offer a Letter of Good Standing for you, need to register here at San Rafael. If you have been registered here at San Rafael for less than 6 months, you will also need to bring a statement from your previous parish verifying you were a practicing parishioner there. — If you move, please make sure to register in the parish at your new location, and kindly notify us that you have moved.
INVOLVED — Volunteer to assist in a parish program, ministry, or activity.
- ATTEND MASS — Fulfill your obligation to participate in Sunday Mass and Holy Days.
FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTE — You may use your preprinted contribution envelopes, place a check in the basket, or contribute online.
The purpose of a Letter of Good Standing, is to verify that the person who is being asked to be a godparent or sponsor, is practicing their Catholic faith. We value godparents and sponsors who are willing to be examples and are committed to share the faith.
Request a Letter of Good Standing