Can you change the godmother of your child?

If your child has already been baptized there is no way to change the godparents in the church’s eyes, unless the child has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. However, you can legally change the godparents.

Should godparents be family or friends?

A godparent must be in regular contact with the family. Don’t ask someone who you know will be one of those godparents who no one has seen for years. Being a godparent is both an honor and a responsibility. Try and be there for big occasions such as special family days, school plays and birthday parties.

What are the duties of a godmother?

In general, a godparent’s role is to stay connected with the child in some manner throughout life. You will be at the baby’s christening and perhaps take part in the ceremony. Most importantly, you’ll serve as a mentor and take the symbolic place of the child’s parent of your gender if that parent passes away.

Can someone be a godparent twice?

yes as far as I know you can be a godparent unlimited times.

Can I baptize my child twice?

You cannot, in either Orthodox and Catholic theology, re-baptize anyone. Baptism is the one-off rite that makes you part of the Church. Since Catholics and Orthodox share the trinitarian baptismal formula and the baptism is done with water, there is no reason whatsoever to attempt any such thing as a re-baptism.

How do you decline being a godparent?

When it comes to turning down a godparentship you should gently take responsibility for the choice, saying something like ‘I’m so excited to get to know her and be in her life, but I’m not sure that I’m organised enough to be a formal godparent – I’d hate to let her down. ‘

Can you have two sets of godparents?

You can have as many Godparents as you like for your child. In this circumstance, it’s usually the case that a girl will have 2 Godmothers and 1 Godfather and a boy to have 2 Godfathers and 1 Godmother.

What gift should a godmother give?

Items like prayer books, jewelry or home decor with crosses or inspirational messages, anything that reminds the godparent how thankful you are for their spiritual influence. Monogrammed gifts are always a good bet, particularly if you can incorporate the godchild’s birthdate or christening date.