When churches say offerings of $100 for baptism does that mean you have to offer $100? Or can you offer $20 if that's all you can afford or nothing even? My friend was asked to be godmother to her cousin and she already bought the entire outfit and accessories totally $215. Now the mom has mentioned she thinks to be proper that my friends husband (godfather) needs to pay for the church. Is that correct? And are the fees actually required or appreciated?
2007-10-20 06:01:40 · 8 answers · asked by Laura M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
it's a catholic church.
2007-10-20 06:07:11 · update #1
It may be called an "offering", but it is, in fact, a fee. It is the responsibility of the parents, who are asking that the child be baptised, to take care of any fees that are required by the church.
The cousin who has been so generous in purchasing clothes and accessories for the baby should be graciously thanked for her thoughtfulness, as she was under NO traditional obligation to be so generous. Such garments and accessories are also the responsibility of the parents. Nor is her husband, the godfather, traditionally expected to pay the costs of the ceremony.
2007-10-20 08:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by lfh1213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the religion...my church does it for FREE and provides the baptismal clothing. Sounds like it has gotten to be too commercial...like many other things these days.
2007-10-20 06:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never seen where churches ask for a certain amount for baptism or asked for money for baptism. That sounds kind of shaky .
2007-10-20 06:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That seems weird to me from my small town protestant background. I would check with the local churches about their normal practices.
I don't think they can call it a "fee" as that may cause them to become a non-profit organization, but not sure on the legalities of it.
2007-10-20 06:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to make an offering every time you go to church, so I think it's reasonable to make a special (i.e. bigger) offering for a special occasion. And I'd think both the parents and the godparents would be moved to make it.
2007-10-20 06:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always about the money with churches, isn't it?
I thought your Jesus chased the money changers from the temple.
Hypocrites.
2007-10-20 16:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got my son baptised, the minister asked for a donation of whatever I could give.
2007-10-20 06:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Oyster Kel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to pay anything for a baptism.
2007-10-20 06:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by Petina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋