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• A godparent is a person who is legally intrusted to look after a child in the case that both his legal parents should die. ... A male godparent is a godfather and a female Godparent is a godmother. ...
• A godparent may be related to the child, such as an uncle or an aunt, or may simply be a friend of the family.

• There is often, however, a great deal of confusion over just what a Godparent is and who is eligible to fulfill this role. Traditions, customs and family sensitivities often dictate differing “rules” and guidelines as to who should or who “must” be selected to be a child’s Godparent. These expectations, however, sometimes contradict the Church’s understanding of a Godparent and the requirements that must be fulfilled in order for someone to qualify for this position. As a result, parents sometimes discover that the person they've already asked to be their child’s Godparent is not eligible to do so, and they find themselves in the rather awkward position of having to withdraw their invitation to be their child's Godparent. This of course can be embarrassing to the parents and is sometimes taken as an insult by the would-be Godparent. We ask you to read the following information which explains what a Godparent is according to Church law in order to avoid such awkward moments as well as to help you choose the best Godparents for your child.
• (They may in fact be the people you'd like to fulfill this role, but this is a matter of civil law, and has nothing to do with the role of a Godparent. ... A Godparent is a sponsor, one who will assist you by word and example in raising your child to be a faithful Catholic. ...
• In certain situations, particularly where one of the parents is a non-Catholic Christian, out of respect for the non-Catholic member, one of the Godparents may be a practicing member of a non-Catholic Christian denomination, provided the other Godparent is a practicing Catholic. (This person is technically not a Godparent but a Christian Witness, although the role will be fulfilled in the same manner. ... There must always be one Catholic Godparent. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER can a non-Christian act as a Godparent or witness at a baptism. Church law only requires you to have one Godparent for your child. ...
• It is a frequent problem that people choose someone who is not practicing his faith to be a Godparent. ... If the person is not willing to begin practicing his faith, he will not be able to sign the form and will not be able to fulfill the role of a Godparent. (And when you think about it, if someone is not practicing his Catholic faith and refuses to do so in the future in order to be your child’s Godparent, do you really want to choose that person? Your child will be the one who loses out in the long run. ) A Catholic who is living a life not consistent with the Catholic faith cannot act as a Godparent at a baptism. ... If you are unsure about the eligibility of certain people or if you have any questions, it is always wise to speak with a priest before you ask someone to be a Godparent, so that the offer does not have to be embarrassingly withdrawn because the person you selected is ineligible. Remember, the Godparent is not merely someone to stand next to you on the day of baptism, but is someone who is promising to be a spiritual guide for your child throughout his life, and to be a living witness to your child of his Catholic faith by his word and example. ...

• What are the requirements to be a godparent?.
• To be chosen as a godparent is a special honor. A godparent testifies to the faith and assists the parents and one to be baptized in the faith. ...
• A godparent has to be approved by the judgment of the parish priest (pastor) being qualified to carry out the proper liturgical functions.
• Those designated must have the capability and intention of carrying out the responsibility of a godparent and be mature enough to do so. ...
• Those designated as godparents must have received the three sacraments of initiation, baptism, confirmation, and eucharist, and be living a life consistent with faith and with the responsibility of a godparent.
• At the request of parents, a baptized and believing Christian not belonging to the Catholic Church may act as a Christian witness along with a Catholic godparent.

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• In fact, a godparent has immense responsiblity within the family. ...
• The role of the godparent is regarded by the Church as integral to a child’s or aspirant Catholic’s formation in the faith.
• "This is the Church’s way of saying that being a godparent is truly a ministry in the Church, and not simply an honour," said American priest and writer Fr William Wegher. ...
• For her the role of the godparent is as a spiritual director; the one who monitors church attendance, has a significant role in moral development and regards godchildren as her own along with her own children. ...
• Every Catholic initiate is required to have at least one godparent chosen by the incumbent if they are an adult, or by the parent or guardian if they are children. ...
• The mere intention of being sponsor or godparent is not enough, they must meet certain qualifications. ...
• " One who does not practise the faith by regular Mass attendance, who is in a marriage that the Church deems invalid or who publicly displays antagonistic behaviour towards the Church is not considered an eligible choice as godparent or sponsor.
• " He said many of them do not even know what to do as godparent and that there is a gap in their understanding of the role.
• The long-term effects of this approach to choosing a godparent are clearly felt, said Umtata Catholic Valerie Springfield. ...

• Godparent.
• I've been asked to be a godparent again! Although this role doesn't carry the 'guardian in the event of parental death' stipulation that some godparents adopt, it's an honor nonetheless to be given free reign to spoil and love another child. ...

• Honoring the Role of Godparent In Your Parish With a Godparent Sunday Celebration.
• The role of the Godparent in the Orthodox Church is an important one. Along with the parents, the Godparent is charged with the responsibility of assisting in the spiritual development of the child. In some cultures the Godparent is addressed by a special name ( an example is nouno/nouna in Greek. ) Whether a blood relative or not, the Godparent is now embraced as part of the “spiritual family” of that child. ...
• Although great care and many prayers are put forth by the parents in choosing the Godparent for their child, sometimes after the baptism the relationship does not grow. ...
• Godparent/Godchild Sunday.
• One way that your church can play a significant role in honoring and fostering this relationship is by hosting a Godparent/Godchild Sunday. ... The following description of Godparent/Godchild Sunday is taken from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Mt. ... It is the customary practice in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to celebrate Godparent Sunday on the Sunday after the Feast of the Presentation of Christ. ...
• Our parish chooses a date for Godparent Sunday, and announces it in advance. ...
• This allows the opportunity for the Sunday School teachers to present a lesson on the sacrament of baptism, and the role of a Godparent. ...
• In some cases the Godparent may live far away. ... I was asked to “stand in” as Godparent to a child one year. Far from taking the place of the Godparent, it was an honor to pray with that child and renew my own baptismal vows with her. ...
• The Godparent Sunday Celebration at Holy Cross has become an event that the parishioners at Holy Cross look forward to every year. ...

• The child should be able to look to their godparent as an example of how the church teaches us to live our Catholic faith. ... Additionally, in their role as godparent, they represent the larger Church community. Therefore, being a godparent is not only an honor, it is a tremendous responsibility. ... In recognizing the importance of the godparent and their duties, the Church has provided guidelines to help parents choose the best possible godparents for their children. ...
• A child must have one practicing Roman Catholic godparent in good standing with the Church .
• This Catholic godparent must be at least 16 years old and be mature enough to understand, accept and carry out the duties of a godparent. ...
• A godparent must have received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. ...
• A godparent must be living an exemplary life consistent with faith and morals as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. ...
• A godparent must be actively practicing the faith. ...
• A nonCatholic, baptized Christian may be chosen as a Christian Witness, as long as one godparent is Catholic. ...
• Godparent Certificates: All godparents who are not from St. George's and Christian Witnesses must obtain a certificate/letter from their own parish/church stating that they are members in good standing and are eligible to act as a godparent/Christian Witness for Baptism. ...

•      Choosing a sponsor or godparent may be the most important decision you ever make. Hopefully I can answer any questions you may have about the role of a godparent or sponsor. ...
•      The person who is not baptized will be picking a godparent to help guide them in the Catholic life they are choosing, a person who has been baptized in another faith or in the Catholic faith will be choosing a sponsor as their guide in the Church. ... The catechumen (non baptized person) will probably have the same person who is their godparent at the Easter Vigil become their sponsor for confirmation, which will happen directly after their baptism the same night. ...
• Q ~ What requirements and qualities should I look for in a sponsor or godparent?.
• A ~ The requirements are that your godparent / sponsor be at least 16 years old, and that this person be a “practicing” Catholic. ... Also remember that you may not choose a parent to be a sponsor or godparent.
• Q ~ Can I choose a sponsor or godparent who lives far away?.
• A ~ Ideally a sponsor or godparent should be someone who lives nearby and that this person be a member of your parish. ...
•      The time commitment for a sponsor or godparent in the RCIA process is a weekly one. ...
• May God bless you abundantly in your search for a godparent / sponsor!.

• What is the background for godparents, and what are the Church’s rules for being a godparent? I am having a hard time identifying good godparents for my newborn baby. ...
• The role of the godparent for baptism is rooted in the role of the sponsor in the catechumenate, which originated in the early Church. ... " Traditionally, we identify the sponsor of a child for baptism as the godparent — godmother or godfather, but the technical term remains "sponsor. ...
• Here we should pause to clarify who qualifies as a Catholic godparent. A Catholic who does not practice the faith by regularly attending Mass or who is in an invalid marriage disqualifies himself from being a godparent. ...
• Good friends are also appropriate, but sometimes friendships wane, leaving the godchild without an active godparent. ...
• A Christian of another denomination, whether Orthodox or Protestant, however, may be a "Christian witness" to the baptism along with the Catholic godparent. The reason for this distinction and restriction is that the godparent not only is taking responsibility for the religious education and spiritual formation of the baptized person, but also is representing the Church, the community of faith, into which the person is being baptized. ...
• Therefore, each parent should choose a godparent not just because of a blood relationship or friendship; rather, a godparent should be a trustworthy witness of the faith who will help the godchild attain salvation. ...

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