can i do.. Alot of our friends have passed away. And my parents wont do it. The other grandma says she doesnt know about it.. How can I get someone to stand in for her baptizm? I have an appointment today with the priest..We are new here and do not know anyone.. Can someone in the congrigation stand in? Anyone know? Please help. thanks
2007-05-22 11:18:18 · 14 answers · asked by Sprinkles C 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
no she wont do it because she feels unworthy..I loove her so much but she wont chage her mind..
2007-05-22 11:28:14 · update #1
The role of a godparent is to provide spiritual guidance for a child. You obviously realize that your original choice probably isn't up to this duty right now.
You could delay your child's baptism by a few more weeks or months, so that you could get to know those in your congregation. This is not a decision to be made rashly, as this person or persons will, ideally, be in your daughters life for the long haul. You might also ask your priest if he has any suggestions for candidates. Perhaps you can ask these individuals out to coffee and become acquainted, then ask if they would do the honors.
2007-05-22 11:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Adsartha 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It don't matter, you are the parents, you hold her to get baptized. God parents are nice but not necessary. You can bring up your child in the religion to the best of your ablitity just as good as anyone else.
I know, the priest will tell you, if a baby is baptized and they die they will sit at the side of God or Jesus. Well, I think any baby has that same right, because Jesus loves all the little children, whoever they are.
A lot of religions wait for baptism till the child can make a decision for themselves. Though I wouldn't do that. They need to know they have a base or a religion that is theirs right from the start.
When my kids were babies I had them baptized and to me it was like I was promising God I would bring them up as Christians. So I took them to all the religious ceremonies like Good Friday, Ash Wednesday, etc, so they would learn the meanings. Then their confirmation, which they didn't want to go to and I told them of my promise to God, they went.
2007-05-22 11:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look your daughter doesn't have to be baptized immediately unless she isn't well.
I wouldn't want the godparent of my child who is responsible for my child's moral and spiritual development , being a cheat.
FAMILY like grandparents and parents ARE NEVER godparents.
Do you not have brothers or sisters or cousins you are close to who could be your child's godparent.
If not postpone the baptism, it's not like wheel of fortune , spin the wheel and find a stand in godparent, this is a spiritual committment which by your question you don't really understand.
Wait until your child is older and you make better choices as to who the godparents should be.
2007-05-22 11:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
being new to the area shouldn't hinder the sacramennt. you can have a friend or relative from home be the Godparent and someone stand in as a proxy. this happened when i couldn't make it to a friends baptism for her daighter - it was okay. the godparent is someone who will help you in your raising of your daighter as a strong Christian women.
2007-05-22 11:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by Marysia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any member of the church should feel honored if you were to ask them to act as godparent to your child. We as Christians are supposed to build each other up and support one another. Christianity is a community of people who have asked Jesus into their hearts so you should always have someone available to help our with your situation.
2007-05-22 11:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Got Questions? I've Got Answ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 17:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead with the baptism without godparents. Baptism is too important to postpone for something like this. Later, when you get to know people in your church, ask some people to be godparents.
2007-05-22 11:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not? What's important here is that your daughter is getting baptized. It isn't absolutely important that she have godparents. My daughter was baptized when she was 4 days old.....no godparents....just me & her father.
2007-05-22 11:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by simplesimon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So u don't feel she is worthy? None of my kids have Godparents. That's a rich thing. I don't have a bit of sympathy for your plight. Sounds like you have to plan everything. That won't always work. Especially in a world that we're in now. Better roll with the punches kid. Life happens.
2007-05-22 11:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by Constitution 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
A god-parent promises to help guide the child in the assigned faith. They don't promise to be perfect.
Don't judge your friend for her fall from grace. Be there for her. Help her come back to grace.
2007-05-22 11:23:02 · answer #10 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋