I live in Greece and an orthodox friend of mine asked me to become the Godmother of her child. But since I'm a catholic I don't really know if I'm allowed to.
Please advise.
2006-06-17 05:55:19 · 8 answers · asked by Kicky 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To answer your question, yes, any catholic can baptise another person, It is the only sacrament that does not need a priest or other ordained minister to be present. However, I think in practice it is reserved for an emergency.
But as a Godmother, you will not be required to actually carry out the Baptism. Remember that the duty of a Godparent is to see that the child is brought up as a Christian in the case of his/her being deprived of his parents, but these days people do not seem to consider this duty when they are Godparents.
In your case, as the Orodox church is very close to the Catholic church in beliefs (the most important area of disagreement, as far as I know is that they do not believe that the Holy Spirit proceeded from the Father and the Son as we do, but soley from the Father). I personally cannot see any objection.
God bless.
2006-06-17 06:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by katwishi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The jap Orthodox Church (of which the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is an element) and the Roman Catholic Church aren't to any extent further in communion. at the same time as each and each believes in the validity of the sacraments of the different, a baptized Orthodox Christian can not take communion in a Roman Catholic church, nor can a Roman Catholic take communion in an Orthodox Church -- opposite to the teachings of a few Roman Catholics. an similar with different sacraments. Baptism is the formal reception into the church. with out a next formal conversion, the sacraments aren't to any extent further available to at least one baptized in the different church. You and your husband could visit the clergymen of both church homes, and choose how little ones are to be raised. it will be wonderful to commence in the church you've been married in.
2016-10-31 01:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by jenniffer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tradition mostly. If you care about them and it doesn't bother YOU personally, then do it if you want to. You shouldn't let "the Church" come between you and a close friend because of an old tradition "might not be right" according to some rule book man made up. (I'm not talking about the Bible). I'm talking about whatever you're referring to, because it doesn't say in the Bible "Do not be a godmother of a child that is not in the catholic church"
2006-06-17 06:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Orthodox priest. If he allows it, it should be fine. Your church has no problem with it.
The Catholic church considers the Orthodox to be Catholic, and you are generally permitted to participate in their sacraments, if it is "spiritually advantageous" to do so.
2006-06-17 05:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you letting religion take a more important role n your life than the future of a living, breathing child?
Do you think your god would want you to put him before his child?
You thumpers don't make any sense any more.
2006-06-17 05:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by jeff_is_sexy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not really sure but they all our children but my question is would it be good for you to be able to give that child a godly mother who prays and blesses him or her
2006-06-17 06:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by jchraialt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both churches were once one and are very similar in many many ways. There is nothing wrong with it at all.
2006-06-17 06:05:39 · answer #7 · answered by GDK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do catholics are never sure what to do?
2006-06-17 06:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by fuentes2513@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋