tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post1159415042035170181..comments2023-10-20T06:41:31.943-07:00Comments on Visits to Candyland: Anathemas, Part IIElena LaVictoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108910015959872763noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-426446902033956822008-07-13T12:52:00.000-07:002008-07-13T12:52:00.000-07:00Yeah...only one Godparent is actually needed and t...Yeah...only one Godparent is actually needed and that one must be Catholic...but most families will choose two...a man and a woman...so since only one is needed...the other doesn't need to actually be Catholic...as kelly says they would technically just be a witness.....but we like to call them God Parent as well.Maggiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261594720430719365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-57718301776101082922008-07-13T06:27:00.000-07:002008-07-13T06:27:00.000-07:00People choose a non-Catholic Godparent frequently,...People choose a non-Catholic Godparent frequently, and though it is technically called "witness" most people still call them godparent, because it is meant as a position of honor.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120027058653022897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-57774264067822444372008-07-12T21:48:00.000-07:002008-07-12T21:48:00.000-07:00diana, I found this:Can. 872 Insofar as possible,...diana, I found this:<BR/><BR/>Can. 872 Insofar as possible, a person to be baptized is to be given a sponsor who assists an adult in Christian initiation or together with the parents presents an infant for baptism. A sponsor also helps the baptized person to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it.<BR/><BR/>Can. 873 There is to be only one male sponsor or one female sponsor or one of each.<BR/><BR/>Can. 874 §1. To be permitted to take on the function of sponsor a person must:<BR/><BR/>1/ be designated by the one to be baptized, by the parents or the person who takes their place, or in their absence by the pastor or minister and have the aptitude and intention of fulfilling this function;<BR/><BR/>2/ have completed the sixteenth year of age, unless the diocesan bishop has established another age, or the pastor or minister has granted an exception for a just cause;<BR/><BR/>3/ be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist and who leads a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on;<BR/><BR/>4/ not be bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared;<BR/><BR/>5/ not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized.<BR/><BR/>§2. A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community is not to participate except together with a Catholic sponsor and then only as a witness of the baptism.<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2Y.HTM<BR/><BR/>So it seems that you can be a witness, but not a godparent.ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753633979267638320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-61837079276725169152008-07-12T16:50:00.000-07:002008-07-12T16:50:00.000-07:00Hi diana, thanks for commenting.Elena might be abl...Hi diana, thanks for commenting.<BR/><BR/>Elena might be able to give you more ideas than me, but I'll give it a shot. I believe if one Godparent is a non-Catholic, then the other is required to be Catholic, so they can get your back, so to speak.<BR/><BR/>Generally, Godparent is supposed to be a religious function, as a way of making sure the child will get religious instruction.<BR/><BR/>As you aren't Catholic, then I would suggest you still try and be familiar with his/her faith life in ways such as attending the First Communion and Confirmation. Perhaps giving religious gifts on occasion, such as a children's Bible, or Teen Study Bible when the child is older.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120027058653022897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-41988888154076646592008-07-12T16:26:00.000-07:002008-07-12T16:26:00.000-07:00I've wondered for a while what Anathemas really me...I've wondered for a while what Anathemas really means. It's a word that's been used quite alot recently. Thanks for clearing that up.<BR/>I have a question if you please.<BR/>My sister is pregnant and has asked me to be the babies Godmother. I am so excited and honoured to being asked. I think i'm the only one though who won't be Catholic. Is there anything i can do or need to do in preparation for this joyus occasion.<BR/>Thanks.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844948835211699997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-3247363904710372982008-07-12T15:18:00.000-07:002008-07-12T15:18:00.000-07:00sorry about the delete.. typo.. I meant to say.. y...sorry about the delete.. typo.. I meant to say.. you did your homework very well on this Kelly..super nice job:)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038639159416547700noreply@blogger.com