In the catholic religion what is the basis for not being a god parent anymore. When my husband and his ex were asked to be god parents they both said yes. So they baptized their god daughter together the father knew they werent married (which i didnt know you had to be) he said as long as they planned on getting married they would be the baby's god parents. If they broke up they werent god parents anymore. My husband doesnt keep in contact anymore with that side of his life because of complications with his ex. Is he still considered or supposed to be considered the god father anymore?
2006-10-24 05:18:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
he was never married to his ex
2006-10-24 05:34:22 · update #1
To be a baptismal sponsor (godparent), a person is to be a fully initiated Catholic (meaning s/he has received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist), in good standing. The godparents don't have to be married or related to each other. I would say that your husband is still considered the child's godparent.
The only way I can think of someone being "stripped" of their status would be if they were excommunicated.
2006-10-24 10:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't completely understand your question. There is no requirement that godparents be married. Unmarried persons may serve as godparents. The godparents don't even have to be opposite sexes. The requirements are that the godparents be practicing Catholics in good standing, and that they be confirmed. Once a person is a godparent, that position cannot be revoked, at least not officially. If the parents said that they would not longer recognise the godparents as such, that is a private matter. But officially, once a godparent always a godparent.
2006-10-24 12:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The role of god parent is a life-long commitment. God honors the pledge they made as god parents at the Baptism - that they would do their part in teaching the faith to their god child. This is the vow God expects god parents to follow through with.
This is an absolute responsibility. That is, it is not subject to conditions such as, "only if you get married." Recommending the child's parents marry was a reasonable request to make, as a god parent.
The child's parents have not made good on their promise to get married. You are mistaken to assume you can break your promise to your god child because the god child's parents broke their promise to you and each other.
Now that the god child's parents have split up, the god child will need the god parents more than ever, Spiritually speaking.
If you are unable to reach the god child because of complications beyond your control, you cannot be held accountable for not looking out for the god child's well being.
Pray. Pray that these complications will resolve and that the god parents will be able to nurture the god child's Spiritual upbringing.
2006-10-25 09:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies. My godparents weren't married. My godfather is my Cousin Johnny (the younger) and my godmother was one of my mom's friends. Not being married has no baring on being a godparent. I think, once you are a godparent, you are one for life. You may never speak to that person but it's more of title now instead of an obligation. Godparents used to help raise the child in the Catholic faith and should anything happen to teh parents, take care of the child.
2006-10-24 12:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Godparents do not need to be married to each other. My sister and I are godparents for one of my nephews (not my sister's son). The godparents need to be practicing Catholics that are in good standing with the Catholic Church.
If your husband did not get an annulment to his first marriage before he married you, your marriage would not be recognized by the catholic Church and he would not be in good standing with the Catholic Church. This would make him unsuitable to be a godfather.
The function of the godparent is to support and aid the parents in bringing the child up in the Catholic faith. Part of this is by giving example of a good Catholic.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
2006-10-24 12:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to be rude but your explaination doens't make complete sense so - forgive this explaination but i will try....
1) one a godparent, always it's not irreversible - trust me my sister in law would like to remove her son's godmother
2) as long as one of the godparents is Catholic the other only needs to be a Christian and agree to uphold the Catholic principles and aid the parents in raising the child.
3) godparents don't need to be married - i'm two of my nephews and not married to either godfather - especially since one is my brother ; ) also godparent to friends children and not married to that godfather either.
unless neither godparent is CAtholic then possibly that would be a case for diocese to decide.
Good Luck & God Bless!
2006-10-24 12:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by Marysia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow! first godparents are only recognized in the churchs eyes. they have no legal binding unless it is stated in a will by name . you do not change god parents. godparents do not have to be married (most people keep them in the family to avoid this. godparents are more or less a respect issue
2006-10-24 12:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by sammi girls mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have been named someones Godparent you can't change that. You will always be their Godparent. You should be careful who you choose to be the Godparents of your children for this reason.
2006-10-24 12:23:46 · answer #8 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I also know someone who is my father.. He got a divorce with my mother and he seriously never speaks to her or calls her. I suggest that I think that it wouldn't be considered because what's the use calling yourself a godfather if you don't even act like another father towards the child.
2006-10-24 12:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by emska8ter3 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Godparents are weird, period.
2006-10-24 12:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋