Those designated as godparents must have received the three sacraments of initiation, baptism, confirmation, and eucharist, and be living a life consistent with faith and with the responsibility of a godparent.
Godparents must be chosen by the parents or guardian and cannot be the child's mother or father. They should also be at least 16 years old and must be an active member of the church who has received the sacraments of confirmation and communion.
The short answer is yes, but only if you appoint them as one. Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to choosing your child's godparent as a legal guardian, so weigh your decision carefully. Having your child's godparent appointed as their legal guardian means this person is in your child's life from birth.Aug 11, 2020
A godparent's role is a moral and religious one; it is the role of a 'sponsor' and being named as a godparent to a child does not create a legal relationship between the godparent and the child. If both a child's parents were to die the godparent would not automatically become the child's guardian.
Can You Make Someone a Godparent Without a christening? Absolutely. While a Naming Ceremony is secular in its origin, it is entirely the personal choice of the parents as to whether any religious content, from any faith, is included at any point.
You can propose the chosen one before or after the birth of your baby. However, asking before birth would offer a better opportunity to the godparent to bond with the baby as soon as your baby arrives.Jun 2, 2020
How it worksOpen the letter of good standing catholic church and follow the instructions.Easily sign the letter of good standing for godparent with your finger.Send filled & signed sponsor certificate or save.
Traditionally, Christian children have three godparents in total, though they can have as many as the parent wants. Girls usually have two godmothers and one godfather while boys have two godfathers and one godmother but there is no hard and fast rules nowadays.