We have chosen people we would like to have as god parents, but are not religious, so don't want to have a church service, as that seems hipocritical. We would like to do a private ceremony but are unsure how to go about it. any ideas would be appreciated.
2007-04-30 17:29:30 · 9 answers · asked by Angela C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you aren't religious, why would you wish to have people who are taking vows to isure that your children are raised as Christians? That's what a godparent is! It really makes no sense.
You could have someone special in their lives ... a couple that vows to take care of your child if anything happens to you, but that's not a godparent.
Perhaps you can come up with a more suitable title and hold some sort of occasion to recognize the affirmation of that promise. Still, that's something other than a godparent.
2007-04-30 17:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope you realize that the idea behind having Godparents is to have people who will help the parents with the religious upbringing of the children.
If this is your intent, why don't you have some friends and family over for a small self-created ceremony where you "introduce" your child formally as parents, and introduce the chosen Godparents to the rest of the community. You can do it at daytime or night time, at home or in a restaurant or in the park. You do not need a religious leader, just a statement of the intent and exact role that you expect the Godparents to play in the upbringing of your children. This will also let friends and family know to what extent you expect the GPs to take religious upbringing into their hands, and they'll also know whom to bring their concerns to.
2007-04-30 17:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could invite the godparents and close friends to your house and hold a ceremony where you present the baby to them and take vows before all present to care for the child; this also is an opportunity for others to offer blessings/good wishes to him and perhaps present him with presents. It's a nice little civil ceremony that can be fairly short and is not overly religious in tone.
Congratulations, and I wish you all the best.
EDITED TO ADD: Godparents are NOT necessarily Christian in orientation. As I understand it, they can also be chosen as godparents if they agree to care for the child should anything happen to the parents. In that context, "godparent" is another term for "guardian".
2007-04-30 17:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A party is in order, and you could call it "inauguration of godparents" or something of the sort. There would be a formal proceeding in which the parents identify the prospective godparents, and ask whether they are willing to serve in that capacity (whatever duties or responsibilities you have in mind could be outlined at that time), and they could accept (or decline). A toast to the baby, a toast to the parents, a toast to the godparents, and the party continues.
2007-04-30 17:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
interior the Church's eyes, you're unequally yoked. yet even regardless of the undeniable fact which you do no longer pass to church all that plenty, whilst it includes baptism, the belief continues to be there that it removes unique sin, and you elect that on your baby. Your husband, from a Pentecostal view, will say this is pointless to baptize toddlers. Ask him the which technique of baptism, and you will learn it incredibly is a public occupation of religion. and you will tell him that if this is somewhat pointless, then it would desire to be risk unfastened. If it incredibly is a public occupation of religion, then the baby can actual make that selection at that element because of the fact it incredibly is going to be basically as pointless and risk unfastened to you. And you are able to now positioned your foot down, and make an appointment with the priest. keep in mind that your husband gets to assert the comparable factor to you at an age of accountability. this additionally will supply you 2 it sluggish to make issues better out as to how the baby would be raised religiously.
2017-01-09 05:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoaa!!!! First thing you should check out the definition of godmother and godfather. You are dedicating your baby to people who are not religous. Godparents are responsible for the spiritual upbringing of children (your baby).
2007-04-30 17:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by son of God 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole idea of God parents includes a belief in God. Otherwise it makes no sense.
2007-04-30 17:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be doing your children a great wrong if you don't baptize them.
2007-04-30 17:54:36 · answer #8 · answered by Billllius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a virgin have a sacrifice.
2007-04-30 17:33:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋