A God parent is there to assist in the spiritual upbringing of your child and guide them. If your not having them christened then you have no need for a god parent. The clues in the name! You cannot use the term Godparents if you are not religious and don't plan to bring up your children as Christians. It's not just a title you can give because you can't think of anything else especially when it's has a very significant importance to those in the Christian Faith I agree with pool Guide parents would be more appropriate.
More posts in "What's Your Opinion On? Original poster's comments 1. I'm pretty sure you have to have at least 1 godparent but they don't have to be present at the baptism, you can have some other catholic that you know stand in for someone else who is maybe overseas.
All the best! Ohhh good point Tess, I hadn't thought about that. Thanks ladies for your input! We actually found godparents for them when they were six and seven. MaryRose Group Owner. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website.
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Most people have a legal will where they write who they would like to look after their child if both of them die. But the custom of having a godparent other than the natural parents has stuck and is still customary in churches today. Most churches require that the godparent be a baptised christian. Some churches require that the godparent is baptised in the same denomination as the church where the baby is being baptised.
Some require the godparent to be baptised and confirmed. The pastor at the church where you are looking to have your child baptised will let you know what the requirements for choosing a godparent are for their church.
Godparents are required to stand at the front of the church with the parents and child and answer simple questions of christian faith and also state their intention to help raise the child in the christian faith. Godparents need to attend and witness the baptism where possible. Godparents can make an excellent role-model for their godchild by living their life honestly and openly before God.
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