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Glory to Jesus Christ!
We are grateful for your presence, your faith, and your desire to grow with us.
Please complete the short form below. Based on your responses, we will be able to prepare a letter that appropriately reflects your involvement and standing within our parish community.
Thank you for your commitment to living out your Catholic faith!
At Our Lady of the Gulf, we are blessed to walk with many individuals and families on their faith journeys. Occasionally, we receive requests to provide a Letter of Good Standing, which is often needed for someone to serve as a Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor, or to receive a sacrament at another parish.These letters affirm that a person is an active, practicing Catholic who is committed to living out their faith within a parish community.
In order to provide this testimony in good conscience, we must be able to verify that the individual:
Is registered as a parishioner,
Participates regularly in the sacramental life of the Church (especially Sunday Mass and Holy Days),
Is engaged in parish life or ministries, and
Supports the parish through verifiable stewardship (such as envelopes or online giving).
Without this connection, we may not be able to provide a Letter of Good Standing simply because we are unable to confirm the person's active participation in parish life.
If you would like to be recognized as a parishioner in good standing, here are some helpful steps:
Register with the parish (if you’re unsure, feel free to contact the office).
Attend Mass faithfully, and use envelopes or online giving to help us track participation.
Get involved in ministries, groups, or events—your presence matters.
If you're an adult child of parishioners, please register yourself separately.
If you’re new to the area, we welcome you to register and, if possible, provide a note from your previous parish affirming your involvement there.
Please know that our parish registration information is kept confidential and used only within our parish and diocese.
Our goal in all of this is to uphold the integrity and importance of being a visible witness of the faith. Serving as a godparent or sponsor is a beautiful role—one that calls for authentic commitment. We’re here to walk with you as you live out your Catholic faith.
In Christ’s love,
Our Lady of the Gulf Parish Staff