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The primary duty of a Godparent is to step in if the parents should be unable to fulfill their duty of raising the child in the faith, so if the parents are doing their job, your job as Godparent is easy - send presents and cards at the appropriate times, and pray for the child constantly. That being said, you should always be modeling the behavior of a good Christian for the child, and when you are with them, do not hesitate to teach, again, primarily be example. If the parents are doing their jobs, about the most you can do is talk with the parents and ask how you can be of help. If the parents are not doing their job, then a serious discussion with your priest is in order to see what you should be doing.
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Why do you need godparents?
You need godparents because if your parents die and you have nobody to look after you then your godparents can look after you.
How do you change godparents in the Catholic faith 10 years after baptism?
You cannot change your Godparents.
Do Christians typically have godparents as part of their religious traditions?
Yes, in some Christian denominations, it is common for children to have godparents as part of their religious traditions. Godparents are chosen to provide spiritual guidance and support to the child as they grow in their faith.
Do you keep your godparents if you change religion?
I don't think there are any hard and fast rules, but probably not. Although godparents are often thought of as purely symbolic, some believe that the godparents agree to help bring you up in the faith in which you were baptised.
If both parties are religious what are the duties of godparents?
To help raise children in the Christian faith.
How do you appoint godparents if you're not having a child baptized?
In Catholicism godparents are chosen for the express purpose of bringing up the child in the faith in the event that the unthinkable happens to both parents. If parents do not intend to bring their child up in the faith and evidence this by not having him or her baptized they do not need to appoint godparents. Certainly close friends or relatives can be encouaged to have special friendships with one's children, but these are not really godparents unless they are involved with the childrens' religious education.
At baptism who promises to help raise a child in the catholic faith?
The Godparents promise at Baptism to assist the parents in raising a child in the Catholic faith.
What is Catholic tradition for the godparents?
Canon Law requires that the godparents be Catholics in good standing who are willing and able to see to the individual being baptized receiving a thorough Catholic education in the faith.
What does the godpearnts say at the baptism?
The Godparents make promises at a Baptism. They say they will look after the child and teach them the ways of God. If the parents of the child aren't Catholic, then the Godparents are the ones who bring the child up as a Catholic (if that's what the parents want them to become) and tell them all they need to know. The godparents are friends in faith who can be turned to in times of doubt, confusion or questioning. Their goal is to show the child being baptised the ways and truth about God.
When is godchildrens day?
The First Sunday of each June is "Godparents Day". In asking God's Church for Faith for the newly baptized, Godparents freely take on responsibility to help their godchild on the road of Christian Life; yet, the majority of Godparents fail to have any significant communication concerning spritual matters with their God children. "Godparents Day" is a wonderful way for a Parish to gently remind and encourage Godparents to communicate with their God children and for God Children to communicate with their Godparents concerning spiritual matters. http://www.parishprojects.com/godparents.asp
Do Methodist have godparents?
In the Methodist tradition, the concept of godparents is not as formalized as in some other Christian denominations. However, during a baptism, the church may encourage the involvement of sponsors or mentors who support the child's spiritual growth. These individuals may take on a role similar to that of godparents, helping to guide the child's faith journey, but it is not a strict requirement. Ultimately, the emphasis is on the community's role in nurturing the child's faith rather than on a specific godparent relationship.
Who were Cezanne's godparents?
I don't think he had godparents.
