We have been asked to be Guardians at a naming day but are not sure what the Guardians are supposed to pay for? ie. I thought it was the dress and a gift for the baby, but not sure about the after party/celebrant?
2007-03-20 10:58:17 · 8 answers · asked by Krippz 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-03-20 11:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have not heard the term "guardians" before...is this for a Catholic baptism? If so, there is nothing the godparents are expected to pay for unless it is a CULTURAL issue...i.e. - the Italians and Hispanic make a much larger deal out if it than other culturals...
The role of the godparent is to make sure the child is raised in the Catholic religion should the parents die or leave the Church. This is a spiritual parenthood, not a physical one...no monetary support should be expected of the godparent.
2007-03-20 18:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by harpertara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience...the godparents do not pay for anything. They buy a nice gift for their godchild (a cross, a savings bond, a pearl necklace starter with three pearls with one to be added every birthday and Christmas and Easter).
When my children were christened I did not expect my chosen godparents to pay for anything. However the godparents now send special gifts to their godchild on their birthday and those holidays.
Every specific religion is different, though. If you are in doubt you should, flat out, ask the child's parents what you are expected to contribute to the celebration!!
2007-03-22 02:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by diapercakesbybecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask...some cultures/religions are different,most say your responsibility kicks in if something were to happen to the parents,your responsibility as guardians/God parents is to keep the same teachings/guidance as the original parents as it relates to the faith...you are also part of the village that raises the child,basically the honor in it is the parents are saying these guys think like us,there cool....and no nothing for the after party,the child is your deal,the party is a celebration for the decision,(that's the etiquette side)...congrats...happy new baby day...
2007-03-20 18:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by 2fitornot2fit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only what you wish to give.
For example, I bought my godchildren gifts and regularly give savings bonds.
I think the parents should pay for everything and not expect anything of the godparents. I wouldn't.
2007-03-20 18:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just a gift should be plenty and for you to treat the child like you would after their passing , and maybe some help with setting the celebrant up if needed like setting food out for them on tables or what ever , its your choice how much and what you want to do
2007-03-20 18:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by family fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i asked my sister to be godparents to my 2 sons every year they send 5 bucks on his bday but other than that nothing unless i die then they take them and raise them.....anywho... i would ask what they expect out of you
2007-03-20 18:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by lita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pizza, dude!
2007-03-20 18:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋