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The Code of Canon Law in Canons 872-874 covers Sponsors for baptism, canon 872 says that they are to "help the baptized to lead a Christian life in harmony with baptism, and to fulfill faithfully the obligations connected with it." The Catechism in number 1255 says that the "sponsor (godfather or godmother) must be a "firm believer[s] able and ready to help the newly baptized - child or adult - on the road of Christian life. Their task is a truly ecclesial function (officium) (Sacrosanctum concilium 67)." Fr. Hardon explains in Modern Catholic Dictionary "The godparent assumes an obligation to instruct the child in the even of the death or neglect of the parents, in order to fulfill the baptismal promises. Being a godparent creates a spiritual relationship that is recognized in ecclesiastical law."
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Can a Catholic serve as a godparent to a non-Catholic?
Yes, a Catholic can serve as a godparent to a non-Catholic, but the non-Catholic must have at least one Catholic godparent.
If you are Episcopalian can you be a Godparent to a Roman Catholic child?
Yes, but the other Godparent must be a Catholic.
Can a non catholic be a christian?
.Catholic AnswerIf you mean can a protestant be a Godparent for a Catholic, then the answer is no. The Godparent's job is to bring the child up in the Catholic faith, and the first basic requirement of a Godparent is that they are a good practicing Catholic.
In the Roman Catholic Church can you change a child's godparents?
No, once a Godparent, always a Godparent in the Catholic Church.
Can a child be baptized a Catholic if their godmother is not Catholic?
No, because a Godparent's purpose is to help assure that the child is raised as a Catholic. If the Godparent is not a Catholic there is no assurance that this responsibility will be complied with by the non-Catholic person.
Can a Jehovah witness be a godparent to a catholic baptism?
No. A godparent needs to be Catholic. If there is one catholic godparent, another sponsor can be admitted as Chrsitian witness only, if not Catholic, but Jehovah would not be condidered Christian as they have different belief in the creed we recite during baptism
In baptism does the witness have to be Catholic?
At least one Godparent must be Catholic.
Why cant a Methodist be a Godmother to a Catholic?
Roman Catholic AnswerBeing a Godparent is a very solemn responsibility, the godparent assumes an obligation to instruct the child in the event of the death or neglect of the parents, in order to fulfill the baptismal promises. Being a godparent creates a spiritual relationship that is recognized in ecclesiastical law. Being a Methodist would tend to give the impression that you were not a very good, practicing Catholic, and thus would not be qualified to take on the responsibilities before God of raising the child in the Catholic faith while giving a good example of living the Catholic faith.
Does one have to be Baptised to be a godparent of a Catholic child?
Officially, a child can only have a Catholic christening if at least one parent is a Catholic, as the priest needs to have a "well-founded hope" that the child will be brought up in the Catholic Faith. No, not really. Some religions do have rules but normally, the is no.
Can you be a Catholic and be a godparent for a couple coming into the Catholic Church?
Yes. If the couple is converting to Catholicism, they will need a Catholic sponsor.
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.
