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Mormons don't tend to have Godparents but yes you can ask anyone to be a Godparent to your child provided that they and you understand what that means.
Generally you would choose a Godparent that you would trust to raise the child well and in YOUR faith provided you could not.
If you want your daughter to be raised in your faith and not in the LDS faith then you may not want to choose her as a Godmother, if you trust her to follow your wishes then by all means, have her be the Godparent.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on your faith. Most Catholic churches want Godparents to also be Catholic, so you will have to speak to your priest and ask if he is willing to allow a Mormon to be your child's Godparent. Other religions that recognize the tradition of Godparents will have their own requirements, you will have to ask the priest/pastor/etc who is performing the ceremony what those requirements are.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) generally do not have a tradition of Godparents. While individual Mormons may choose close friends or family to act in that role, the church itself does not recognize them in any way. However, so long as your church or personal tradition will allow your child's Godparent to be a Mormon, a Mormon would probably love to accept that role.
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Can a gay person be a godparent?
Where "godparent" is recognized by a faith community, check with your local pastor. In civil society, the choice of a godparent is entirely up to the parents.
Can a Catholic become a godparent in the Greek Orthodox church?
No. The Godparent must be of Greek Orthodox faith. Some churches allow Catholics to stand at the alter with a Greek Orthodox godparent as an honorary godparent....They can hold and change the baby but can not participate in the actual sacraments...i.e. rubbing the oil on the baby.
Can a non catholic be a christian?
.Catholic AnswerIf you mean can a protestant be a Godparent for a Catholic, then the answer is no. The Godparent's job is to bring the child up in the Catholic faith, and the first basic requirement of a Godparent is that they are a good practicing Catholic.
Do protestants have godparents?
The role of the godparent is to assist the parents in bringing up their children in the practice of the Catholic Faith. Therefore to be eligible to be a "godparent" it is necessary that the person be a practicing catholic. A Protestant may be a "Christian Witness" but may not serve in the capacity of godparent in the Baptism ceremony. There must be at least one person who serves as a godparent.
Can a priest become a child's god father?
No. The godparent must be a practicing Catholic, because their job as a godparent is to guide the child in practicing their faith. If the godparent isn't Catholic, then they can't fulfill their duties: they can't be a godparent.
What is a lds person?
a LDS person/Mormon is a christan person who believes in the book of morman.
What is godparent in Italian?
'Padrino' is an Italian equivalent of 'godparent' when the person in question is actually a godfather. It's pronounced 'pah-DREE-noh'. It's 'madrina' if the 'godparent' is actually a godmother. It's pronounced 'mah-DREE-nah'.
Can you make someone who is dead a godparent of your child?
No. The person/persons who is/are to be the godparent/godparents must be living in order to participate in the Rite of Baptism. Also, a godparent's duty is to help the parents instruct their child in the Catholic faith, help them grow spiritually, and to pray for them. All of these requirements can only be met when the person is living.`The godparent of the newly baptized person (adult, child, infant) has different honorary responsibilities depending on their religious faith. A Catholic and other Christian churches (Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, etc) have certain things set as guidelines. Other religions that I am not familiar with also have similar persons in place according to their baptisms or dedications of the baptized person.A god parent is different than being a legal guardian, although years ago, it was considered the same structure.A godparent is the same thing as a SPONSOR.But the bottom line answer is YOU MUST BE ALIVE AT THE TIME OF THE BAPTISM, DEDICATION, ETC.By the way, your baptismal certificate IS a legal documentation, so put it with your birth certificate (if you have one printed).
What is the birth name of Meg Morman?
Meg Morman's birth name is Margaret Morman.
When did Morman die?
Morman died in 818.
Can a non-Catholic Christian be a Godparent?
No. Your sponsorship is your endorsement of the ceremony. Since Catholics believe that the fullness of the truth is in the teachings of the Catholic Church, sponsoring a non-Catholic baptism would mean you are allowing a loved one to be raised without the fullness of the truth. Therefore, all Catholics shouldn't be a sponsor at a non-Catholic baptism. The proper thing for a Catholic to do is to express that you are happy they are entering into the Christian faith but remark that the Catholic Church is the only Christian church founded by Jesus and therefore, they remain a separated brother or sister from the church unless they become Catholic. Remember, the key is to love them with a Christ-like love. That means being honest and telling them the truth. Not to give a watered down consent for a ceremony that will not bring them into full union with Christ's Church.
Is godparent capitalized?
The word godparent isn't a proper noun therefore it shouldn't be capitalized.
