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No. The person/persons who is/are to be the godparent/godparents must be living in order to participate in the Rite of Baptism. Also, a godparent's duty is to help the parents instruct their child in the Catholic faith, help them grow spiritually, and to pray for them. All of these requirements can only be met when the person is living.
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The godparent of the newly baptized person (adult, child, infant) has different honorary responsibilities depending on their religious faith. A Catholic and other Christian churches (Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, etc) have certain things set as guidelines. Other religions that I am not familiar with also have similar persons in place according to their baptisms or dedications of the baptized person.
A god parent is different than being a legal guardian, although years ago, it was considered the same structure.
A godparent is the same thing as a SPONSOR.
But the bottom line answer is YOU MUST BE ALIVE AT THE TIME OF THE BAPTISM, DEDICATION, ETC.
By the way, your baptismal certificate IS a legal documentation, so put it with your birth certificate (if you have one printed).
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You promise to make sure that the child grows up knowing about God, and right and wrong.
What is the purpose of a godparent?
It is to look after the child, if both parents do die.
Can a non-Catholic be a Godparent?
If the couple is Catholic and not living in sin they can be. Otherwise, you would not be following the Catholic faith which is a requirement of being a God parent. The reason for being a God parent is to make sure the child is raised in the faith.
How are godparents relate to the rite of baptism?
A godparent is a child’s representative at the baptism. A baby is unable to understand or respond during the service, so it’s your job to make certain commitments on their behalf.
What does god parents relate to the rite of baptism?
A godparent is a child’s representative at the baptism. A baby is unable to understand or respond during the service, so it’s your job to make certain commitments on their behalf.
Can you be a godparent at 14?
According to the Code of Canon Law, article 874 § 2-3, a Godparent (or Baptismal Sponsor) must be at least 16 years of age and confirmed in the Catholic Church. Generally in Canon Law, lower age limits are meant to make sure the people involved have a degree of maturity and understanding of the task they are taking on.
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