Sponsor's for members to become Catholic

[Sonak]

Hi all, this really goes out to anyone that know's the process of the rite of election.

Unbaptized individuals will need a sponsor to accompany them to the the rite of election.

Who can be the sponsor?

Does the sponsor have to be a baptized Catholic?

Any info would HELP & BE APPRECIATED, THANKS

[Whickerman]

to be honest, I grew up in Ireland where it seems everyone was brought up Christian, so this rarely arises.

Try here for info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rite_of_Christian _Initiation_of_Adults

found this too
Sponsors: Persons who accompany the inquirers and remain with them as companions through the catechumenate until the Rite of Election. They may also be chosen as godparents for the Initiation sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Candidates also choose sponsors to accompany them from the Rite of Welcoming until reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church.

Given tha they can be godparents, and help guide the elect, I'd imagine that there's a rule that they must be a baptised Catholic.

[Sonak]

Thanks very much Whickerman :)