What are some of the duties that a godmother must fulfill as godmother?

Answer 1

you are like an additional hug of love. always looking after her like a parent almost

Answer 2

The Godparents now no longer promptly "take over if the more serious accessible element occurred". in case you imagine that it really is the motive of the father and mom that should be put in writing in a will or such. A baptism certificate with you're the Godmother shouldn't swing it in courtroom. or you fairly a lot were given it.

Answer 3

In recent years, unfortunately the role of Godmother and/or Godfather seems to have lost what it was originally intended for.

I first christened my friend's daughter when I was 18 years old. My Goddaugther is now 28 years old. I've never forgotten her birthday (and always send her something as well as calling her). I've always been there in every aspect of her life (all holidays, etc.) and even was there when she gave birth to her own Son. I've overseen her schooling and her grades and have always been a part of her life and will always continue to be as well. Needless to say I'm very proud of her. Here's a side note about my Goddaughter. Her Mother is African American and I'm White. We (her Mother and I) have been friends since we were 11 years old. My Goddaughter is extremely proud that I'm her Godmother and proudly carries my picture everywhere, as do I, her picture. Neither one of us knows no difference and/or boundaries just because of the colors of our skin. Back 28 years ago, when I christened her, this was rather unheard of (white Godmother/father, black child and/or the reverse - black Godmother/father, white child). My Goddaughter now lives out-of-state, so I don't see her as often, but we speak on the phone every week, and she still continues to call me Aunt Gail and has taught her Son to call me the same.

The next time that I was asked to christen a friend's child (son) was when I was 32 years old. My Godson is now 14 years old and as above, I'm always in his life, always remember his birthday, Christmas, school events, etc. I always save special Saturdays with my Godson (going to the movies, dinner, zoo, etc.) This is our time and it's just the two of us. He feels grown up because his Mom & Dad are not with us.

Both my Goddaughter and my Godson are the lights of my life. I truly believe that when asked to be a Godparent, you should take on the role as if you are your Godchild's "other" parent.

Have a lovely rest of the day.

If you have been asked to be a Godparent - CONGRATULATIONS - it's one of the most rewarding experiences that you can have. If you are the Parent, who is thinking of who to choose for your Child's Godparent, please weigh all things, as you want to make sure that the person you chose, is worthy of the honor.

Answer 4

When you agree to be a godparent you are agreeing to make sure that the child is brought up a christian, weather this means taking him/her to Sunday school and church, or just helping to instill christian moral values.

It does not mean that if something were to happen to the parents you would then be responsible for the child, that responsibility would go to whom ever the parents named guardian in their will.

Hopefully godparents take enough interest in the child to be involved in the life of said godchild and don't just walk away at the church doors. My first two children have the same godfather and barely even know who he is (he is my brother BTW). Needless to say my third child, who is being baptized this Sunday, has a different godfather.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

I am catholic and all four of my children has godparents. All that is required by the church is make sure that your godchild is receiving their christen education. If the parent dies that is your duty. How far you take the relationship with the godchild is up to you and the parents. In some families godparents are next in line to the parents, and take part in their raising.Talk to the parents and the pastor for actual requirements, that's who needs to tell you, your actual duties as they see fit.

Answer 6

A Godmother is there to fulfill the spiritual wishes of the parents. She is not there as their guardian, unless so named, if the parents die. However she is there to see to her godchild's spiritual health throughout their lives.

She is not there as a cash cow or gift giver. She will take them to church if need be and talk to them to guide them but should never undermine the child's parents authority.

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Answer 7

I'm Lutheran and we have godmothers and godfathers. all they have to do is see that the child is raised as a Christian. so they probably don't have to do anything after the baptism because the parents will raise the child as a Christian. my kids both have godparents and they've never had to do a thing.

Answer 8

As a catholic mother of three, when we picked godparents for our children we expected them to help be good moral guides for our boys. In my mind, a godparent is another resource for my child and another good example. I want to surround my children with people of like values and diverse expericences whom they can turn to if they are ever uncomfortable coming to my husband or I. I do not expect a godparent to step up and raise their god child. We have made seperate arrangements for them to all be raised together by one family if something should happen to us.

Everyone has different expectations of a godparent and those are mine.

Answer 9

If something happens to the birth parents, you must be willing to step in and raise the child as your own.

Answer 10

Stop dumping on people and set a good example.