Can a godparent be changed. my sister in law left my brother and she is the godparent of our daughter. we want to have her removed and have my other sister in law listed as godparent.?

Answer 1

A godparent is usually only a "religious" thing and really doesn't mean much. If you believe it does, stipulate in your Will to change the godparent, though it is pretty meaningless. I am a Christian and have no idea what you mean by "listed as a godparent. Answer from a Catholic I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I hope that perhaps things can be worked out between your brother and his wife. To have her officially removed as godmother to your child would be to sever her forever from your life. Only you can decide whether this would be in the best interest of your daughter, of yourself, and in your brother's best interest. Now that your daughter has been baptized, and you and your husband are giving her a good home and education - including a religious education - your child is all set. Baptismal sponsors are customary (but not required) for the celebration of the sacrament, which has been done in your daughter's case. And the other thing baptismal sponsors (godparents) would do is, in the event that anything prevents you and your husband from imparting to your daughter a good religious education, the godparent would see to that. That would be your brother. If you still feel that it's important that all connection with this lady should be severed, talk to the priest in the parish in which the Baptism was administered, and he will assist you with the steps to take. If you must do this, you must, but if you can avoid doing so, I hope you will - in these family miseries, I've learned it's often best to leave well enough alone, and not go poking a stick into a hornet's nest unless it's absolutely necessary. I'd be interested in your husband's take on all this also. If I agrees with me, Mom, I'm right!