2007-03-17 01:57:48 · 11 answers · asked by Amy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
no, you do not have to choose God parents, tho it is nice to have people in your child's life that can encourage them in their walk with God....
we 'dedicated' our children.... because we cannot choose the faith of our child... they have to choose Christ as their Savior on their own... our dedication promised to raise them to know who Jesus was and to live our lives as best we could to be an example... but when the kids grew up, they accepted the Lord personally... and we have baptized 2 of the 3 already as adults. It is pretty amazing how awesome that is... to see them make the choice because they are called by God.
I hope you make the same choice..... blessings to that new baby!
2007-03-17 02:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Parents of a newborn Catholic (if you are talking of a Catholic baptism here) have a responsibility to baptize their baby and choose a Godparent. You are only required to have one Godparent, but two are fine. This person or people if you have two, stand with you to PROFESS the faith of the child. Choose a godparent who is from the same faith. According to the traditions of the Church, an infant should be baptized on the 8th or the 40th day after birth. When an infant is baptized he/she can't answer the questions for him/herself, so SOMEONE needs to answer on his/her BEHALF. The ROLE of Godparent has become that of a "supporting friend" who assists the parents and takes a special interest in the child, but does not stand in for the parents or make up for any lacks in their care.
2007-03-17 02:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by onlyme_6000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baptizing your child won't have any significance whatsoever.
There is no where in the Bible which talks of infant baptism.
Rather, have your child dedicated to the Lord, and pray that your child will grow up to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his/her Saviour and Lord.
Of course, this is not about religion, but about a meaningful, personal relationship with the God who created.
God Bless you!
2007-03-17 02:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Roman Catholic Church DOES NOT require God Parents. Call or email your church rectory. We just had my 2 year old baptised without god parents. If you talk to the rectory and tell them that you are looking for a simple baptism of your child they SHOULD schedule a private service that performs the sacrament without all the ceremony. You think John the Baptist turned away people in the River because they forgot god parents?
2007-03-17 02:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by a_talis_man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need a Minister to Baptize a child if that child is at the age of accountabilty, By complete immursion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sprinkling is not Baptism. & neither is Christening.
2007-03-17 02:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by birdsflies 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No .... do your children really know why they are getting baptized ? Is it assurance that they are going to heaven ? , then why did Jesus suffer ,shed his blood , and die on the cross for then ? Ephesians 2 :8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:it is a gift of God: Not of works,lest any man should boast ".
2007-03-17 02:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you it's a requirement, more of a tradition. But if you can't find acceptable Godparents I would think it would think it would be better to go without. It's an important responsibility.
Also, you do not need two...you can have just one. So if you know someone who would be appropriate, it's okay to have just one person.
2007-03-17 02:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Misty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - at least in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox and Anglican (i.e., the Catholic churches) - you do.
And they should, if possible, be there for the Baptism to take certain vows.
Other denominations?? Who knows.
2007-03-17 02:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jesus had no "God" parents for his baptism.
And study shows it is only for dedication purposes of the adult individual.
(Adult) As defined by ones practice of following God.
2007-03-17 02:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on what church you belong to. catholics pick specific godparents while other denominations have the entire congregation act as godparents.
2007-03-17 02:02:55 · answer #10 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋