Can my brother be godfather to my baby even if he was only baptised in the Roman Catholic church?

Answer 1

Unfortunately no, but he might be able to be an official witness.

Actually only one Godparent is necessary. You can have one godfather, one godmother, or one of each.

The role of the godfather and/or godmother is very important. They must be firm Catholic believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized—child or adult—on the road of Christian life.

To ensure this, a godparent must be at least 16 years old (for maturity's sake), fully initiated (having received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), be someone other than the legal parents, and one who leads a life in harmony with the Church.

If you have only one Catholic godparent, then you may have a non-Catholic participate as an official witness. The witness will be responsible for setting a good example for the baptized person while the Catholic godparent will share the specifics of the Catholic faith.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

I assume you mean you brother is not a practicing Catholic.

He can be a godfather. But usually you choose people who will assist in the religious upbringing of your child. If he is not a practicing Catholic, then it's doubtful that he would fulfill this promise.

Being a godparent is a vow before God. You stand up there and promise to help raise the child in the faith of the Church. It is a promise that should not be taken lightly.

Also, typically, you aren't to choose uncles and aunts because they are already involved in the child's life etc. You should try to pick faithful Catholic friends.

Answer 3

Sure, why not? This sounds commendable to me if you have such a good relationship with your sibling and he is willinging to do this.

Answer 4

How many baptisms does one need?