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As catholics, we go through the process of a baptism, pick god parents, and go through the ceremony.
I dont get it, why people get all emotional if you dont pick the "right" person. A catholic like me, who does not go to church, cant see why another that practices the same way can get bent not being chosen.
It is expected of me to pick a sibling as god parents, but I see it different. I let the mom choose, even if it is her friend. Why cant siblings get it? Big deal.
I , being a god father, see no real responsability or status in holding this title. If anything would happen to godsons parents, i still have no rights in his care. Anyone of my siblings can open their home to him.
Why would non practicing Catholics be so emotional in my families decision?
As catholics, we go through the process of a baptism, pick god parents, and go through the ceremony.
I dont get it, why people get all emotional if you dont pick the "right" person. A catholic like me, who does not go to church, cant see why another that practices the same way can get bent not being chosen.
It is expected of me to pick a sibling as god parents, but I see it different. I let the mom choose, even if it is her friend. Why cant siblings get it? Big deal.
I , being a god father, see no real responsability or status in holding this title. If anything would happen to godsons parents, i still have no rights in his care. Anyone of my siblings can open their home to him.
Why would non practicing Catholics be so emotional in my families decision?
Regarding the bolded: Why did you accept the role?
As catholics, we go through the process of a baptism, pick god parents, and go through the ceremony.
I dont get it, why people get all emotional if you dont pick the "right" person. A catholic like me, who does not go to church, cant see why another that practices the same way can get bent not being chosen.
It is expected of me to pick a sibling as god parents, but I see it different. I let the mom choose, even if it is her friend. Why cant siblings get it? Big deal.
I , being a god father, see no real responsability or status in holding this title. If anything would happen to godsons parents, i still have no rights in his care. Anyone of my siblings can open their home to him.
Why would non practicing Catholics be so emotional in my families decision?
It's suppose to be an emotional bond between the God parent and child. Most people would feel honored to be named a God parent and I would say probably feel some responsibility. If someone is upset you didn't choose them, you could:
1. Hold a grudge
2. Brush it off
3. Communicate your decision better and try to build a better relationship
I'm a godfather to three, now young men. I agreed to become so because I love their parents and was honoured that they felt comfortable in asking me to help raise their child to be a good, ethical citizen, should some calamity befall them and they could not fulfill their parenting responsibilities.
Thankfully, I was not called upon to fulfill that most great of responsibilities for their children. But I have greatly enjoyed being a part of their lives and growing families, as new generations arrive to take the place of mine - headed for the Great Whatever.
Regarding the bolded: Why did you accept the role?
I was never asked, it was like "hey you are his Godfather". It was something I did not think about, and was only assigned because I was not chosen yet.
My god parents, no guidance, and were old school Catholics that did regularly practice the faith. I could only expect a few extra bucks from them occasionally. And say hello with the formalities of saying "hi godparents" instead of "hi aunti and uncle."
It's suppose to be an emotional bond between the God parent and child. Most people would feel honored to be named a God parent and I would say probably feel some responsibility. If someone is upset you didn't choose them, you could:
1. Hold a grudge
2. Brush it off
3. Communicate your decision better and try to build a better relationship
I have brushed it off, but the grudge is held by the other party, and relationship went south.
I have brushed it off, but the grudge is held by the other party, and relationship went south.
That's what I sensed from your original post. The root issue doesn't have anything to do with naming them the God parents but the fact that it's a bad relationship.
God parents are called to pray for these children all the growing up and oversee that they do confirm their baptism and even oversee the parents that they do reject the ways of the devil ........ So people who fail to go to church and do not know God would make poor God parents as they could not intercede in prayer for the children
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