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Well godparents are there in case something bad happens to the parents. So godparents are not the parents of the person in question.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoanyone. a god parent is someone (normaly a friend of the parents of the child) who wittnessed the child being baptized
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∙ 14y agoits a parents call. its not against the law or anything.
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∙ 14y agoGrandparents may become godparents if they want it.If the Grandparent is responsible ,it is allowed in the church because it gives good to the other.
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∙ 13y agoyes, any relative or friend can be a godparent
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∙ 7y agoyes, certainly, if baptized catholic and confirmed
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∙ 15y agoYes.
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Can a godparent have custody if parent is in jail?
If the other parent is unfit, other relatives have equal chance in court to get custody of the child. Being a god parent does not give you a bigger chance since godparent is not a legal term. It's a religious one.
Why is a godparent needed at a catholic baptism?
In case something happens to a parent, there will be a godparent to insure the child continues his/her religious education until Confirmation.
Can a mother denounce a godparent?
I feel that it would be the right of the mother to denounce a godparent, if he /she is not fullfilling his/her responsibilties towards the child.
How old do you have to be to be a godparent in Christianity?
A Godparent should be of sufficient age to take on the religious education and growth of the child in the event of the parent being unable to do so.
Why do children have god parents?
A godparent is an individual who vows to raise a child in the religion of the parent(s), if something were to happen to them and they died. A godparent can override the wishes of grandparents in spiritual matters only.
Can a priest become a child's god father?
No. The godparent must be a practicing Catholic, because their job as a godparent is to guide the child in practicing their faith. If the godparent isn't Catholic, then they can't fulfill their duties: they can't be a godparent.
I have been asked to be a godparent but i am a Sikh and havent been christened can i still be a godparent?
No you cannot be a Godparent if you are not a Roman Catholic. I guess the parents of the child have not consulted the priest before asking you. The moment they approach the church they will have to name another God parent who is baptised in the Roman Catholic Church.
Can you be a Episcopalian god parent if you are not religious?
IF the parents of the child pick you as a GodParent, I would think that is something they would have to ask their priest, etc. I do know that, not being a Catholic, I am a godparent for a child who was born into the Catholic church...
If your 16 and didn't want to live with either parent can you live with your godparent?
not that im an expert but you can live anywhere, with a parents OK
Is step parent responsible for anything?
Is a step parent responsible for a disabled child
Is godparent capitalized?
The word godparent isn't a proper noun therefore it shouldn't be capitalized.
Can a step parent exclude a biological parent from medical insurance access?
Can a step parent exclude a biological parent from medical insurance access?
