Registering as a parishioner at any parish is an integral part of living an active, Catholic life. It provides more than a means to track your tithing at the end of the year or to be included in mailing lists from the parish or diocese. The following are just a few examples of the importance of being registered at a parish:

• To baptize your child, you must be registered at a parish
• To be the godparent of a child, you must be able to provide a letter of good standing from your parish priest, only given if you have been registered and active in the parish for at least six months
• Similarly, you must be able to provide a letter of good standing to be a Confirmation Sponsor.
• Many parishes require you to be registered for at least a year to get married in their church
• Priests are assigned to their flock by the diocese to be their priority and this extends to their office hours