In addition to being a mother of five, I have four other godchildren and take the role seriously: I acknowledge all of their baptismal anniversaries, … Thank you for being part of my special day and I am so glad you will be walking beside me to love and to guide me. It is an honor to be given this role and requires a positive bond with the parents too. But also rewarding and life-changing, right? Here are a few creative ways to ask if your nearest and dearest to help you through your parenting journey. Mary said YES when the angel told her she would carry God’s son, Jesus. Most godparents take an active role in all aspects of the kid’s life. Jane Butcher & Martyn Payne. “Being a godparent means that you are undertaking a lifelong commitment to doing what you can … to try to help the child grow into a good, strong, mature Catholic faith,” he explained. Make sure you prioritize and respect this special relationship. Don’t forget that saying yes is just the beginning of the story. This is not about being a "yes person" or feeling pressured to do things we don't want to do. It may be uncomfortable. Growing faith at home. Here are nine reasons to say yes to opportunity in your life: Yanbu to say no, and if you don't want to be a godparent it would be unreasonable to say yes . Godparents are literally just there to say "yes" about the nonsense of ensuring the kid gets religious training. In looking at Samuel and all of the others listed from the Bible, we can conclude three things about saying yes to God: It may be difficult. By saying yes, we often need to say no to others. I want you to know how lucky I feel to have Godparents like you, When i think of you, i thank the lord above, that i have you as my godparents as godparents are chosen with love. So much so sometimes, they scare us. Esther said YES when Mordecai told her to go to the king to save her people. A godparent can provide a significant relationship of … It may be unpopular. It's about having the courage and conviction to do the things we know we really want to do. Then the parents and godparents together say aloud “Yes, I do.” Then they will need to renounce the devil and confess their christian faith (by saying the Apostles Creed) on behalf of the child along with the parents and sometimes the whole congregation joins in this part. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SAY YES TO GOD. “For many, this role has expanded to become more of a co-parent,” Bos says. I'm going to be a dick and say you should suck it up and do it. So, while we can’t say yes to godparents who are not themselves christened, we can absolutely say yes to God’s grace being free to all, and godparents and godchildren being baptised in the same christening service! Daniel said YES when God told him not to bow down and worship other idols. Unless you are a hardcore atheist, I'd do it. I'm a hardcore atheist and I let my wife get our kids baptized. David said YES when God asked him to fight the giant Goliath with only a slingshot and a few stones. Choosing a godparent is so important, it deserves a proposal of its own. According to Patrick Madrid, godparents make an implicit promise provide spiritual support, assistance, and be a role model of faith. do you guys think i should say yes? However i do hope your comments re christenings being 'pathetic' are influenced by your clear dislike of the oarents. “It can be tough raising children, and it can be tough being a child. This is why godparents are often a relative or close friend of the family. Being a godparent is not only a commitment to a child, but also to the entire family. I am so lucky to have a Godparent/s like you. 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