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, … WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SAY YES TO GOD. so i'm 18 and my sister wants me to be the godmother of my two nephews and i love them so much but i dont know like i want to say yes but i feel like its a big responsability and im just 18 ( i dont even have a job to buy them presents whenever i want just because im their aunt. Make sure you prioritize and respect this special relationship. Yanbu to say no, and if you don't want to be a godparent it would be unreasonable to say yes . I am so lucky to have a Godparent/s like you. But also rewarding and life-changing, right? It's about having the courage and conviction to do the things we know we really want to do. 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. 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! Godparents are literally just there to say "yes" about the nonsense of ensuring the kid gets religious training. 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. Unless you are a hardcore atheist, I'd do it. This is not about being a "yes person" or feeling pressured to do things we don't want to do. Don’t forget that saying yes is just the beginning of the story. “It can be tough raising children, and it can be tough being a child. Esther said YES when Mordecai told her to go to the king to save her people. A godparent can provide a significant relationship of … “For many, this role has expanded to become more of a co-parent,” Bos says. Growing faith at home. I'm a hardcore atheist and I let my wife get our kids baptized. According to Patrick Madrid, godparents make an implicit promise provide spiritual support, assistance, and be a role model of faith. Choosing a godparent is so important, it deserves a proposal of its own. It may be uncomfortable. So much so sometimes, they scare us. However i do hope your comments re christenings being 'pathetic' are influenced by your clear dislike of the oarents. 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. “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. Being a godparent is not only a commitment to a child, but also to the entire family. Jane Butcher & Martyn Payne. Here are a few creative ways to ask if your nearest and dearest to help you through your parenting journey. 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. Here are nine reasons to say yes to opportunity in your life: We had my daughter christened this past Sunday. This is why godparents are often a relative or close friend of the family. do you guys think i should say yes? David said YES when God asked him to fight the giant Goliath with only a slingshot and a few stones. Daniel said YES when God told him not to bow down and worship other idols. Most godparents take an active role in all aspects of the kid’s life. Mary said YES when the angel told her she would carry God’s son, Jesus. 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