what is the purpose of a God-parent??

[jgause2]

anyone??

[under13]

To buy the kid lots and lots of gifts!

For real, The God parent is to make sure that the child is educated about Jesus, in case the parents fail to. (which most dont do)

To me it seems like just a big joke

[LaylaMonroe]

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

Godparents are usually charged with covering the child in prayer, assisting the parents (i.e. giving them an occasional break or helping out financially) with raising the child, teaching the children the ways and Word of the Lord, and showering them with plenty of love.

[under13]

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

Godparents are usually charged with covering the child in prayer, assisting the parents (i.e. giving them an occasional break or helping out financially) with raising the child, teaching the children the ways and Word of the Lord, and showering them with plenty of love.

Thats what I was tryin to say.

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

I have a feeling most God Parents dont know about that clause

[sjonathan02]

Thats what I was tryin to say.

I have a feeling most God Parents dont know about that clause

I disagree.

[themidiroom]

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

One might have some legal issues with this if another family member gets involved.

[SisterT]

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

Godparents are usually charged with covering the child in prayer, assisting the parents (i.e. giving them an occasional break or helping out financially) with raising the child, teaching the children the ways and Word of the Lord, and showering them with plenty of love.

I agree.

I think people have gotten away from the responisbility godparenting carries. Some folk have more godkids then they would ever be able to handle. Some do it because the kid was so cute. I know of a 12 year old and 14 year old who became godparents.

I have two sets of godkids. One, I set we were ready to take in when their parents fell on hard times. The other set of 3, we were also ready to take in when the mother had surgery and was unsure of her outcome. God parenting carries a tremendous responsibilty and shouldn't be taken lightly. We spend time with our god kids. We have a relationship with them and so does our kids. If anything were to happen to the parents, we have be designated as thier caregivers. Knowing this keeps me praying for the parents. LOL! 

[jgause2]

One might have some legal issues with this if another family member gets involved.

thats one problem i could see.  God forbid of something was to happen to the parents....other family members may feel obligated to care for the child over the god-parent.

[LaylaMonroe]

Thats what I was tryin to say.

I have a feeling most God Parents dont know about that clause

I think a lot of ghetto or perhaps uneducated godparents probably don't realize that (but then again, the parents might not, either).    I've seen a lot of cases where it seems apparent that neither the parent nor the godparent understands the charge of a godparent.

I know my godchildren's parents remind me often that if something happens to them, I will have to raise their two headach, uhhhh.... children.  

One might have some legal issues with this if another family member gets involved.

Only if the parents don't leave express instructions.  In my case, even without express instructions, there would never be a problem.

I agree.

I think people have gotten away from the responisbility godparenting carries. Some folk have more godkids then they would ever be able to handle. Some do it because the kid was so cute. I know of a 12 year old and 14 year old who became godparents.

I have two sets of godkids. One, I set we were ready to take in when their parents fell on hard times. The other set of 3, we were also ready to take in when the mother had surgery and was unsure of her outcome. God parenting carries a tremendous responsibilty and shouldn't be taken lightly. We spend time with our god kids. We have a relationship with them and so does our kids. If anything were to happen to the parents, we have be designated as thier caregivers. Knowing this keeps me praying for the parents. LOL! 

I've seen that, too SisterT!  It's just ridiculous!  Teenagers becoming godparents.  People having 10, 12, 14 godchildren... And why does everyone want the pastor to be their child's godparent?  LOL!  I guess that's a whole new rant.

Anyway, I take my responsibilities very seriously as well.  I love my godchildren, and I pray for them, I spend a lot of time with them (sometimes more than I would like to... lol), and their parents know I have their back should they fall short in any area at all.

What do you think about parents who select different godparents for their children?  For example, the oldest child has one set, the middle child has another set, and the youngest has a different set.  If the parents die, the children are then scattered about... I never understood that.  

[mt_spiffy]

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

Godparents are usually charged with covering the child in prayer, assisting the parents (i.e. giving them an occasional break or helping out financially) with raising the child, teaching the children the ways and Word of the Lord, and showering them with plenty of love.

This is what my Pastor charges.

[nessalynn77]

I was asked, but I am still considering it.  I absolutely love this litte girl, but as SisterT said, it is an awesome responsibility.

[T-Block]

God-parenting is serious bisiness.  Shoot, I cringe at one day being a parent, let alone a God-parent.

[changedman]

The primary purpose of a godparent is to raise the child should something happen to both parents.

Godparents are usually charged with covering the child in prayer, assisting the parents (i.e. giving them an occasional break or helping out financially) with raising the child, teaching the children the ways and Word of the Lord, and showering them with plenty of love.

AFTER THIS REPLY, there was no need for the post to continue.  LOL!  But honestly, LaRue Obama hit it dead on!

[CJKeyboardPlaya]

Now you know what, i meant to post this subject awhile but having had time. So now tell this , what if you later on find out that you choose the WRONG God Parents? I mean you dont really hear from this cuz they have they "OWN" lives. 

[nessalynn77]

Now you know what, i meant to post this subject awhile but having had time. So now tell this , what if you later on find out that you choose the WRONG God Parents? I mean you dont really hear from this cuz they have they "OWN" lives. 

That's a good question.  I guess you could fire them and choose new ones.  I mean it's too important a job to just leave to someone who's not up to the task.

[CJKeyboardPlaya]

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